Our story begins back in 2015 in New York City. It started when Sam said to his co-workers that he was going to muster up the courage to ask Melissa out in which his friends promptly said, “You have no chance, bro.” 7 + years later, here we are ready to spend the rest of our lives together. Our first bonding moment was over Vodka Red Bulls at a Manhattan bar. While not a drink that we recommend, it was the bond over purely having fun that has kept us together throughout all of these years. Our very first date was at an Italian restaurant in Queens where Sam accidentally ordered a single meatball as a meal because he couldn’t understand the menu. Melissa laughed when it came out which certainly broke the ice. The laughs continued in New York for 4 more years. We moved to Washington, DC in 2019. We both took on new challenges, lived through a pandemic together in a comfy 1 bedroom apartment, and rescued our crazy, sweet puppy, Hope. For those who haven’t met Hope, she’s a pretty accurate representation of the both of us. Kind, always looking for fun, and the perfect amount of crazy. This is a special day for us because you all make it special for us. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on MV! Love, Sam & Melissa