It all started junior year at Penn State. The first time they saw each other was at the Trump + Biden debate (classic). Mary busted in swooning over Trump, and Phil was in his jorts and cut-off NRA shirt. It was love at first sight!

The sparks really flew during the Mary-Land game. COVID was still a thing, so no fans in Beaver Stadium. They were at a watch party in the parking lot in a ring of chairs watching the game on a little TV. Mary was sitting on the gravel ground because all the chairs were full. Phil leaned over and said, Here, take my seat (what a gentleman!) Mary snapped back “No, I’m fine.” They went back and forth for a bit until Phil realized she was too stubborn to work with, so he stood up. Of course, Mary slid right into his open seat. They ended up talking all night and Phil very boldly said “I want to take you out on a nice date.” So the next day, they went to Texas Roadhouse.

From that night on they have been partners in crime. Graduated early, took lots of spontaneous trips, picked up and moved to Tennessee, got the cutest dog in the world, went on a mission trip to Peru, all the things! Now they are tying the knot! If you are invited, you have played a part in this love story and they are forever grateful!

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