How did you meet?

First time: At school, 6th grade, 1989.

Second Time: Ran into each other at Players Bar & Grill in September 2016.

Who made the first move?

Melanie

What first attracted you to each other?

Eyes, sense of humor, tattoos.

The way our personalities click and our fluent sarcasm.

What is your favorite memory with each other?

Anytime we are on a beautiful beach together.

Vegas & Jacksonville Beach, FL

What is your favorite way of spending time together?

On our deck just kicking it together.

How did you get engaged?

The evening before Thanksgiving 2024 my grandmother says to us she wants to see us get engaged soon. So Dave turns around and walks out the back door, goes to his truck, and comes back with a ring & QUICKLY got on one knee.

Why did you decide on a destination wedding?

Did I mention we love the beach. No better way to celebrate spending time with our family and friends.