The first time they saw each other was through a restaurant window, Brittany thirty minutes late, in the rain, with Elijah trying to point her to the entrance. Oblivious to the door, Brittany pointed back at him with eyebrows raised, trying to confirm this guy was in fact her date.

Lucky for her, it was. Hours flew by on a dreary day that couldn’t have felt more bright. With a corny Star Wars themed pick up line, Elijah locked in another date within an hour of the first one ending, and the rest is history. They fell hard and fast, becoming each other’s rock, support system, personal roastmaster, and, most importantly, best friend.

The next few years were full of adventures, traveling, and, most importantly, creating a life that they love. Her friends became his, and vice versa. Like puzzle pieces clicking into place, their lives came together to create something more special than they had been apart.

The final piece fell into place at the Williamsburg Inn in Virginia. Their room happened to overlook the exact spot Elijah chose to propose. While Brittany got ready for dinner, Elijah nervously closed the drapes to keep her from seeing the set up. Unlike the window at their first date, this wasn’t one he wanted her to look through! Instead of walking her to dinner, Elijah took her to the beautiful spot in the candlelit courtyard and asked her to marry him. Fireworks lit up the sky moments after she said yes. While not technically for them, they’ve agreed to pretend otherwise.

Now, it’s time for the next chapter in the love story they’ll be writing for the rest of their lives. They can’t wait to share it with all of you!