It’s funny how life works sometimes. Morgan and Colin grew up just five minutes apart from each other, but somehow, their paths never really crossed—at least, not until that fateful night years later. Their families had interacted at lacrosse games, and Morgan had heard Colin’s name tossed around by mutual friends, but they never actually met. Funny, right? Fast forward to the days after college, just before Thanksgiving, when both of them were heading to their hometown reunions. The scene was set—their favorite local Irish pub in Arlington, VA, with a live band and plenty of friends to catch up with. Morgan was dancing the night away when Colin spotted her across the room. He walked up and asked, “You’re Morgan Mauck, right?” To which she replied, “Ya, and you’re Colin McCabe?” And that was it—an instant connection.

What followed was a night full of laughter, dancing, and singing along to the band. They didn’t know it then, but that was the start of something amazing. After a month of dating, Colin finally asked Morgan to be his girlfriend. Where did this moment happen, you ask? Well, on a high from the Tennessee vs. Clemson game at—yes, you guessed it—the same Irish pub. A big win, and an even bigger yes from Morgan.

From there, it was an adventure—jam band shows, trips with friends, summers spent in Ocean City and Lake Anna, and more memories that made their love grow stronger each day. Then, they decided to follow Colin’s dream of living by the coast. And just two months later, Colin proposed in their new city. Now, here they are, beyond excited to share their love and celebrate with the people who mean the most to us. They can’t wait for the next chapter, and are thrilled to have their closest family and friends by their side as they continue this journey together.