We Both Swiped Right!
After a slew of bad online dates, Kate was about to give up and promised herself if this first date wasn't a good one, she was going to swear off online dating!

Well, on a very cold, snowy November evening (the 20th if you were wondering!) Kate & Garrett decided to meet up at a local bar, for a drink (to make sure the other wasn't an axe murderer!)

One drink led to two and the conversation got better and better! Kate knew from the minute she walked in something was different about this guy. He was sweet, kind, polite and a perfect gentleman. They talked about everything from work, to movies & travel and both agreed how Iceland was at the top of their bucket lists to travel to.

After about 6 months of dating, they decided to move in together. Kate had just taken a new job out on Long Island and was practically spending every weekend at Garrett's anyway, the move just made sense!

Together they made Garrett's West Babylon apartment their home and was the place their love truly bloomed.

On a whim, Kate stumbled upon a fantastic deal on airfare to Iceland, their dream vacation-they even talked about Iceland on their very first date! They took the plunge and booked the vacation! Little did Kate know, she would be returning with an extra special souvenir!

On the third day of their trip, after a waiting out an infamous Icelandic 15 minute blizzard, on Black Diamond Beach, Garrett got down on one knee and surprised Kate with the most romantic proposal...and of course she said YES!

The couple (read: Kate) was thrilled to begin wedding planning, and quickly set into motion the arrangements for their dream day...until March 2020. The world was put on pause while we learned to mask up and properly wash our hands to avoid Covid-19. After shedding a lot of tears they decided it was the safest decision for their loved ones to postpone their October 2020 wedding, luckily the couple was able to ensure all current vendors and venues were available on a new date set in April of 2021.

Unfortunately, the world still had not been able to completely combat Covid-19 and just shy of a new vaccine roll out, a large gathering would still put their guests at risk, and for a second time, the couple opted to delay their nuptials.

Looking ahead to a third and final wedding date, May14, 2022, Kate & Garrett will #FREYNALLY be able to say "I DO." The couple knows this is truly "the one" as this is also the wedding anniversary of Garrett's Grandmother & Grandfather.

Through all the stress, anxiety & tears of having to delay their wedding, learning to both work from home together, survive a global pandemic, Kate & Garrett's relationship is the strongest it's ever been! They found their forever home in Islip Terrace and are now ready to say forever to each other!