Photos

We first said "I love you" right after this photo was taken! Ardian loves the snow and wanted a romantic setting we would always remember.

Ardian's 26th birthday! Our first birthday celebrating together. We had a lovely meal at fig&olive, Ardian was serenaded by our waiter and we ordered Madeira aperitifs he always wanted to try.

Had the best time celebrating our mutual friend Natasha's birthday. Fun fact: she introduced us back in 2011 and she's Oerta's maid of honor!

Jetted off to Spain! This was Toledo, Spain's old capital, where we had a blast touring around the old Moor quarter!

Another Spanish day trip to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen

Celebrated Oerta's birthday in Madrid! Ardian had to return the favor and have the waiters sing to her! Swapped out Madeira for some Cava.

Quick selfie as we kicked off our July 4th trip to Philly and DC.

Visiting the Liberty Bell on Independence Day 2019!

Made it to DC! Check out the view from roof of the Newseum!

Annual Halloween Parade date! We've gone every year since we started dating in 2018 (besides 2020)!

Checked out the Lantern Festival at Snug Harbor on Staten Island with Oerta and her family.

Hello from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Iceland! This was Ardian's first trip to Iceland but Oerta's fourth. We loved exploring Reykjavik and the Icelandic countryside. Can't wait to go back!

Happy two year anniversay to us!

Oerta's cousin Leah may be Ardian's 2nd favorite girl. Right after this photo, she slapped Oerta's coffee all over her & Ardian gave her a high-five. Here's hoping she's more graceful as a flowergirl!

Yankees vs Mets Game on July Fourth!

We road tripped to the Finger Lakes to see New York wine country and hiked through Watkins Glen. Ardi drove, Oerta handled snacks and tried not to mess up the navigation too much.

We had so much fun at Sabina and Oliver's engagement party! Oerta didn't know at the time but Ardi had lined up ring shopping appointments for later this very week.

That "we're engaged!" glow on both of us!

Took engagement photos in the same spot where we had part of our first date! Ardi first asked to hold Oerta's hand right around this spot 3+ years ago!

Cold days call for hugs and kisses! We both loved catching the sunset during our engagement shoot.

We hosted a wonderful engagement lunch for our families. Everyone had such a fantastic time and we loved getting to see our little cousins finally meet each other and play together.