WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!

Their love story unfolded one serendipitous evening at a Meetup event in the lively heart of Hartford, Connecticut—Hog River Brewing. Fate intervened as Mason joined the host and Dione at their table, marking the beginning of a journey that would shape their destinies. Amidst the vibrant crowd, they became inseparable, their connection deepening with shared laughter and moments. Their first conversation was a delightful revelation centered around Mason's daring taste exploration with Ghanaian fufu and light soup at a local restaurant. To add a playful touch to the night, they embraced a game introducing themselves as different personas to fellow event-goers. Little did they know this quirky diversion would be the key that unlocked the door to their beginning. As fate would have it, they discovered they were both 2019 transplants to West Hartford—Mason from Chicago's suburbs and Dione, navigating from the hustle of New York City via New Hampshire. The surprise? Not only did they choose the same year to move to the same town, but they also lived walking distance from each other. Perhaps they might have crossed paths sooner had it not been for the pandemic. They later discovered destiny threw in a delightful twist—Mason, allergic to beer, and Dione, not particularly fond of it, somehow met at a brewery of all places. Irony clinked glasses with serendipity that night, and they are elated to share their story of love blossoming in the most unexpected corners, proving that even allergies and taste preferences can't resist the magic of destiny. Cheers to endless love, making joyful memories, and unexpected brewery beginnings!