(Kelly) Six and a half years ago Michael took me out to an Italian restaurant for our first date. We hit it off immediately, and conversing with him felt so natural; like we'd known each other for years! He ended the night by playing me a couple of piano songs, and I remember smiling so hard on the way home. I could not believe I'd just met the most amazing man! I was driving home, thinking about what a perfect first date it had been, when I received a text from him, saying that it was the best first date he'd ever been on! We were thinking the same thing!!!

(Michael) Over the years, we fell in love by going on countless adventures, visiting romantic destinations, and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime moments. We've been camping in the North Georgia mountains, hiking in Tennessee, and relaxing by the Florida beaches. Our travels ranged from the Rockies all the way to Europe and I realized just what an incredible partner I had. Kelly helped me understand what true love is and how much more it can be.

(Kelly) In March 2024, Michael made my dreams come true by planning an Iceland trip and proposing under the Northern Lights. It had always been my dream to visit this beautiful country to see the Northern Lights, and our trip was nothing less than perfect. On the night Michael decided to propose, he had booked an AirBnB at a gorgeous mirror house. This house was made of one-way mirrors, where you could see through the walls and ceiling from the inside, but you could not see in from the outside. The Lights had not really made much of an appearance in the weeks preceding the night he wanted to propose, but on this special night, they came out in full force, dancing vibrantly across the starlit sky. As soon as they made their appearance, he proposed, and I of course said yes!! We spent the rest of the night sipping wine in the hot tub, listening to music, and laughing beneath the beautiful, magical sky. I remember the night so clearly and how I never wanted those moments to end. It was the most perfect day of my life.

(Michael) A great feeling to have in life is being certain with the decisions you make. Each night when I go to sleep, I feel certain that I have found my soulmate. I feel certain that the woman I am in love with loves me just as much back; and most importantly, I feel certain that our marriage will last forever. I have no doubt that our love will never diminish or fade away. She is the most important person in my life and I will always hold myself accountable to give her the best life she can possibly have.

(Kelly) Michael is my favorite part of every day. He is such an incredible partner, and I truly cannot wait to call him my husband. All I want is to spend my life loving him and discovering new ways to make him smile. I am so excited for all that our future has in store - the adventures, the time spent with friends and family, and all the challenges and triumphs in between. As long as we're together, I know this life is going to be extraordinary!