WE'RE RUNNING OFF TO GET MARRIED!

On a warm August night in 2016, Marissa was heading out with her friends to her favorite bar in college. While waiting in line to be let in, her eyes landed on a tall, dark haired, light eyed, handsome bouncer who was checking ID’s and allowing people into the bar. Marissa made sure that he was the one to check her ID, but being the shy girl she is - all she could mutter was a quiet “Hi” when it was her turn. As the night (and drinks) progressed, Marissa kept going outside for air. Each time she walked in and out of the bar, she made sure to catch his eye and give a smile. After some liquid courage, and pressure from friends, Marissa finally approached the man and asked for his name… “Jake” he said with a big smile on his face. And the rest was history!

It was a typical, cold, Tuesday night. Marissa was cozy in her Harry Potter pajamas after a long day of work, her makeup washed off from the day. Jake was comfy in his sweats and wearing the shirt he wore the night they met. The two were catching up on their days while standing in their tiny kitchen cooking Jake’s favorite dinner, “Brinner”. After endless fits of laughter and smiles (and a couple burnt sausages), Jake looked at Marissa with a loving smile and said “I love these simple nights with you,” and he proceeded to get down on one knee. He continued, “I love these simple nights with you, I wanna do this forever. Will you marry me?” Marissa was in complete shock. This was everything she wanted… He was everything she wanted. “Yes!” she exclaimed in between tears. After some tears and hugging, Marissa pulled away from Jake and said “A Tuesday?! You proposed to me on a Tuesday?” To which he responded, “I had to surprise you somehow”. And what a surprise it was!