Below is the link to use to make reservations using our group rate: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1686588219222&key=GRP Event Summary: Start Date: Friday, April 26, 2024 End Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection for 249 USD - 289 USD per night

Once upon a time, in the bustling digital world of online dating, fate played its hand through the magical realm of the Bumble app. Picture this: a tale of two cities, Hartford, CT, and Queens, NY, where our story began. As serendipity would have it, our connection sparkled through pixels and messages exchanged. Despite the miles and the train rides that stretched across three adventurous hours, every weekend became a thrilling escapade for us. I traversed the scenic tracks eagerly, journeying to her side, igniting a love story bound by anticipation and excitement. Our rendezvous knew no bounds – from enchanting evenings at the theater to exploring diverse culinary delights in a myriad of restaurants, each meal a new chapter in our gastronomic odyssey. We delved into the world of artistry through vibrant painting classes, splashing hues onto canvases, mirroring the vibrant palette of our budding romance. But the adventures didn't stop there. Oh no, we ventured into the clandestine world of evening speakeasies, where laughter intertwined with whispered secrets, creating a symphony of shared moments, woven into the fabric of our love. And amidst the miles, the trains, the cities, and the experiences, there bloomed a love that transcended distance and time. A love that found its roots in the digital expanse, flourishing into a beautiful reality filled with shared dreams, laughter, and a promise of forever. And now, as we stand on the cusp of forever, ready to embark on the greatest adventure of all – marriage – we cherish the journey that brought us together, knowing that every moment has led us to this magical day where our hearts, once strangers, now beat as one.

Picture this: a sun-kissed afternoon in the heart of Central Park, where our love story first began to etch its tale. It was an early summer day, and as the world buzzed around us, we found ourselves nestled in a serene corner, sketching our cherished memories together onto paper. As our drawings came to life, mirroring the moments we held dear, I couldn't wait any longer. With trembling excitement, I unveiled a collage of our captured adventures, a mosaic of shared laughter and endless joy frozen in photographs. Time itself seemed to hold its breath as I dropped down on one knee, my heart racing, holding within the fervent beats the promise of forever. The seconds stretched into an eternal tapestry of anticipation, every moment pregnant with the weight of a single question that would change our lives. And then, in a crescendo of emotions, amidst bated breaths and fluttering hearts, she spoke the three letters that transformed the atmosphere into an eruption of joy and relief. In that magical instant, worries melted away, and the world seemed to pause to celebrate our love. In that oasis of Central Park, under the benevolent gaze of the summer sun, surrounded by the whispers of nature and the echoes of our shared journey, she said 'yes.' It was a symphony of elation, a chorus of two souls merging into one beautiful melody, promising to dance through the harmonies of life together.