We first met in September 2017 at McDaniel College over a surprisingly passionate debate about whether it's called Taylor Ham or Pork Roll. We quickly discovered we only lived about 20 minutes apart back home, a coincidence that made our connection feel even more meant to be.

Our first date was at Cold Stone Creamery in Westminster, Maryland. When we tried to return to on our anniversary, we found it had closed - but thankfully, that wasn't a sign of anything but changing times!

We officially started dating on October 30th, after watching a game together on The Hill. Since then, we've been inseparable - together for over 8 years now. The first four years were spent at McDaniel, where we made some of our happiest memories with lifelong friends.

Since graduation, we've focused on building a life together: starting careers, earning a master's degree, and purchasing our first home. On May 10th, 2025, Derick proposed during a walk on the beach in Strathmere, New Jersey - a special moment in one of our favorite places.

We can't wait to celebrate our favorite day with our favorite people. Thank you for being part of our journey!

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