It was a hot late August evening on the shores of Lake Washington. After matching on a dating app and exchanging information, we agreed to meet at Como, an aptly named Italian restaurant by the water at the Woodmark hotel. Originally, we just planned for drinks and appetizers in the lounge but 3 effortless hours later, we were quickly planning our next date.

The second date, we met again in Kirkland, this time at one of Ryan’s favorite restaurants. The chemistry was just as easy as the first date. The following weekend we found ourselves getting together night after night and quickly became inseparable as Ryan asked Nicole to be his girlfriend (after some not so subtle hints from Nicole). We got last minute tickets to Coldplay at Century link where we proceeded to have an Instagram ‘hard launch’ as Nicole described to Ryan.

By the time Nicole’s birthday came, the L-word came out and there was no looking back. Ryan planned a getaway at Suncadia, complete with a horseback ride much to Nicole’s surprise. That kicked off many more adventures to Salish Lodge, Cabo San Lucas and Post Hotel in Leavenworth. Finally, it all culminated in an engagement in Puerto Vallarta. On the shores of the pacific, Ryan got down on one knee and asked Nicole to be his bride. The next day, challenged her to plan a wedding in 5 months in hopes of a beautiful September day much like their first date at Como at the Woodmark hotel.

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