Our story begins with an introduction from our great friends, Erica and Sean Quirk (thank you again!!). After several weeks of exchanging calls and messages due to travel demands, Justine agreed to a first date. We shared a bottle of wine and exchanged stories about our families, love of music, travel, fitness, and Phil made plans that night for a second date (a refreshing change of pace).

After getting to know each other through drinks and dinners around DC spots, and watching Phil scream at sports on the TV, the two made it official a few months later. Phil had decided he wanted to propose to Justine and bought a ring in NYC, which he proceeded to anxiously hide in his work bag for 6 months until he figured out how he wanted to propose.

On Thanksgiving morning in Newport, Rhode Island Phil popped the question. He lured Justine outside at the promise of a walk, and had her pause on the porch with his sister, Carrie, under the guise of "testing" the lighting for a family photo. Phil got down on one knee and blacked out. Justine said yes. Carrie captured awesome photos (https://carrierodmanphoto.com/). And we decided to have all of you down to Charleston to celebrate.

We are excited to have you all here to celebrate with us!

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