Rachel and Connell were lucky enough to meet at a Saint Mary's and Christ School mixer in October 2010 when they were just freshmen in high school. Over the following months, they became close friends and finally decided to date long-distance in March. After Connell graduated from The Citadel and Rachel from NC State, they went on a roadtrip to the western US. Rachel was so surprised when he got down on one knee at Jackson Lake in the Grand Tetons. She said yes! After almost eight years of being hours apart, they were both thrilled to get jobs in the DC area! We are so excited to celebrate this next chapter of our lives with you! See you in October!