We first met on a Saturday afternoon at Brick Lane restaurant in DC. Mark was in uniform since he was on break for his Navy Reserve duty - getting extra points. We knew right away that there was something special about each other and will always remember the moment when we locked eyes for the first time. The connection was instant and we have pretty much been inseparable ever since.
We spent a weekend together in Colorado at a dream home in the mountains with amazing views, fire pits, champagne and a hot tub on a cliff. On our first night, Marissa was getting ready for dinner and there was a knock on the door. She opened the door to music, a letter from Mark, pictures of us hung up everywhere and rose petals leading down a path to Mark where he got down on one knee. It was definitely the most emotional and happiest moment of our lives until October 6th. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you!