How We Met:

Our first date took place on a sunny mid 70 degree April afternoon. Savannah, who was nervous for the date, worried that Walter would not show up. Walter on the other hand, was not nervous at all and was promptly on time. Savannah was so nervous that she waited outside the coffee shop for 15 minutes. Eventually, she realized that even if Walter wasn't there, no one in the coffee shop would know that she went there for a date! After Savannah finally went inside the coffee shop, we had a great conversation and realized we shared many passions, values, and interests. After that eventful date, and several more to follow, we both quickly realized that we had more in common than just our passions and values, but more importantly the way in which we saw our lives and our future. It didn't take long to realize that we were meant to be together.

Dating & Traveling

Fast forward to the time of today, we have dated three years, and spent much of that time doing what we love most, which was traveling together and making memories. From skiing in the mountains, relaxing in the river, and hiking in national parks with family; to road trips with friends or just the two of us, travel and the people close to us have been a big part of our relationship. Which leads us to the proposal.

The Proposal

When Walter got invited to Marseille, France for a business trip scheduled for June 2024, he knew he could turn the trip into an opportunity to propose to Savannah who made his life complete. Savannah had never been to Europe before and the #1 place she always wanted to visit since childhood was Italy. Her reasons started with her love for pasta, and ended with developing a love for tasting wine and European history (which Walter also shares). Therefore, Walter thought the idea was perfect and planned a vacation to the Amalfi Coast in Italy right after his France business trip. As we all know how life goes, it can sometimes be unpredictable. Walter ended up not going on the France business trip, as he changed jobs weeks before, but the travel plans to Italy remained.

For the first few days Walter and Savannah stayed in a small town called Praiano that overlooked the blue waters and breathtaking cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. On the second night, while walking to a fancy dinner (which Walter told Savannah started at 7pm but actually was 8pm). Walter suggested we stop by a beautiful cathedral that hugged the coast line on our walking route to the restaurant. It was in the square in front of the 9th century old Roman Catholic cathedral that Walter proposed (How romantic). Savannah was shocked by the whole thing so much she didn't notice the photographer sprinting across the plaza to capture the moment! To celebrate our engagement, we had a nice sunset dinner overlooking the coastline. The rest of the trip or “engagement-moon” as they like to call it, was spent exploring the sights, eating lots of pasta and caprese salad, and sipping on endless glasses of the best wine in the world. If you share these similar interests, you will enjoy our wedding reception.

We can't wait to celebrate our wedding with all of you!

W&S

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding/Reception