It all started through the Facebook dating chat feature. Dan played it slow as if he were holding a pair of pocket Aces in a game of Texas hold 'em. Thankfully, Mary, being a teacher, had the patience to match. Eventually, after several weeks of chatting, the first date ensued at Green Lakes State Park, followed by subsequent dates including a round of mini-golf, which Dan won followed by dinner at La Parilla (where our after-party will be held) post wedding reception.

During one long walk to Fort Ontario, Mary asked the status of where this was heading and Dan responded, "this is a budding connection". It wasn't too long after when Bentley won Mary over and it was essentially love at first sight. Turns out, Bentley was actually the "pocket aces" as Dan wasn't initially aware of Mary's love for dogs.

One thing lead to the next - a relatively impromptu trip to Ocean City, MD (our favorite vacation destination), to welcoming our family and friends to the idea of us spending the rest of our lives together. And heading to Old Forge in May '23 sealed the deal when Dan planned a hike up Bald Mountain, where we were met with a group of kids on a school trip who took forever to depart the peak. Fortunately, the kids departed, as did the bugs, and Dan got down on one knee, pulled out the "ice" and asked Mary to join him in marriage! Mary said "yes" multiple times over. It was awesome!

Thanks for joining us on this momentous occasion. We know you will have fun and we cannot wait to make memories to last a lifetime!