We met in a tale as old as time: online at the beginning of a global pandemic! After beginning the conversation April 1, we had our first video call date on April 10, 2020. It lasted five hours, and were both eager for another only two days later. We finally met in person for a wintery walk around Lake Harriet for our third date the following week, where Charlie surprised Maggie with coffee and a huge bouquet of flowers. Our first few months of dating were restricted to exploring parks in Minneapolis and Mankato, takeout dinners, and a small bubble of friends due to Covid-19, but ultimately it was a blessing in disguise for our budding romance.

Our first getaway was a trip to Rochester for surgery at the Mayo Hospital -- very romantic! Only two months into dating, Maggie finally had surgery for her herniated disc, and Charlie was her knight, and nurse, in shining armor!

After healing from surgery, we finally got to have our first REAL getaway weekend. We stayed in Wabasha, and explored the same places and areas we are so excited to share with you during our wedding weekend!

After a Covid-delayed Christmas visit, Charlie was finally able to introduce Maggie to his family in Florida!

Charlie took Maggie on her first Boundary Waters portaging adventure! He was a gentleman and carried he canoe.

After an autumn filled with weddings and visiting some of Charlie's family in the Northeast, we made it back to Florida to join Scooby and the gang for Halloween!

Winter brought holidays with both of our families, a trip to Boston to visit family and friends, and a long getaway weekend to Sedona, AZ. This also served as a practice trip for our next big adventure...

The two of us left Springer Mountain, GA hiking north on the Appalachian Trail. Maggie joined Charlie for just over 100 miles before flying back to MN, and Charlie continued north on his own.

Charlie completed all 2,194.3 miles of the Appalachain Trail, so Maggie drove out to Maine to pick him up and celebrate. Over the next month, we visited tons of family and friends in Maine, Boston, New York, Cincinnati and more as we slowly made our way home to Minnesota.

Charlie popped the question on New Year's Eve as we walked through Christmas light-covered trails at the local winery. Maggie happily said YES!