We Eloped & Now We're Celebrating!

Who knew Tinder was for soul mates? Kristen and Dylan actually met how a lot of couples meet nowadays, on a dating app named Tinder. After both swiping right and a few days worth of texts back and forth, they decided to meet in person on a date. Dylan picked Kristen up at her house (after meeting her mom as well since ya know, Tina didn't trust an online dating app) and they had their first date at Salute in Hartford. They had a delicious dinner, followed by a stop to Ben & Jerry's for dessert. After the night ended, they both knew they had just met someone special. They pretty much have been inseparable ever since! After a couple weeks of seeing each other, Dylan asked if Kristen would be his girlfriend.

After an amazing two weeks in France, Dylan surprised Kristen with a proposal on Old Orchard Beach, ME. Not only had they gone to that beach every year as a couple, but also they were temporarily living there for one of Kristen's travel nurse assignments. She had worked that day and Dylan was driving up from CT to meet her (with the ring, of course). They had planned to go to the beach to watch the blue super moon, a phenomenon that happens once every 10 years or so. Little did Kristen know that night would be so special as Dylan got down on one knee and asked her to marry him!

On a beautiful and sunny day in Zion National Park, UT, Kristen and Dylan exchanged private vows amongst the stark red rocks. They hiked a couple miles that day in their wedding dress and suit. They met their immediate family at the Temple of Sinawava, Zion's natural amphitheater and what marks the beginning of the "Narrows" hike along the Virgin River. They said their "I Do's" surrounded by laughter from their family. They finished off the day taking in the stunning views at the Zion Overlook Trail and had a delicious dinner at the Switchbacke Grille.