Caitlyn and Kieran’s love story starts at Emerson College. Initially coworkers planning the school’s Orientation, Kieran fell in love with Caitlyn’s no nonsense efficiency when answering emails and populating spreadsheets, and Caitlyn was dazzled by Kieran’s work ethic and dependability. By the time the orientation program ended they were close friends, trekking through blizzards to watch movies together, spending far too much money at Rock Bottom, and supporting each other through various relationships. Eventually the stars aligned and the two of them were single at the same time, and they soon started dating to absolutely no one’s surprise except their own! Their first date was on the 4th of July. After watching the fireworks together, Kieran invited Caitlyn to walk around Jamaica Pond to see a public art piece they’d fallen in love with—a “U”-shaped bench with no front side. However, Caitlyn didn’t want to walk anymore, and they never made it. Since then, the two have visited the bench multiple times. And more than eight years after their first date, Kieran pulled a ring out of a bagel bag and proposed in the exact same spot. In those eight years the two have taken on life’s challenges together. They’ve dealt with medical scares, sobriety, moving in together, a global pandemic, and even breaking up for a few days! But their relationship has always been built on problem solving, ever since their first day in the office together. Caitlyn and Kieran are excited for a life of solving problems with each other, and are so thankful that you’ll be there to celebrate this next step in their journey!