Our Story

We met online via the Bumble App. Michelle messaged Andrew on January 4, 2017, and luckily Andrew replied within 24 hours of her reaching out so that the match did not disappear! While we connected right away, a combination of conflicting schedules and Michelle injuring her knee skiing kept us from meeting in person for two months. We texted just about daily during that time though!

Our first date was at a local brewery/pizzeria called Brewport on March 18, 2017. The pizza and beer were pretty good but the company was the best! We were nervous at first but quickly felt comfortable and loved every moment of finally being together. We made plans to go out again three days later for a trivia night, starting our wonderful journey together.

Since that day, we have gone on a great many adventures. There have been exciting hikes with beautiful views; trips to Okemo where Andrew learned to ski (though he still has his work cut out for him keeping up with Michelle); visits to breweries both at home in Connecticut and in other places we visit to try new, delicious beer; and even just quiet days at home enjoying each other’s company.

On Thanksgiving weekend 2018, Andrew stealthily picked up his great-grandmother’s engagement ring from his grandmother, who offered it to him not long after she met Michelle for the first time the year prior. Andrew then carried it with him for several months waiting for the right moment to propose. That moment came on February 10, 2019, when Michelle and Andrew were out on a walk and talking about their future hopes and dreams. Upon returning home, Andrew surprised Michelle by getting down on one knee and asking her to marry him. She said yes!