Dana and I first crossed paths in the summer of 2018 at the company where we both worked. What started as a friendship quickly grew into something deeper, and I found myself wanting to know her more. After a few months of laughter and easy conversations, I took a chance and asked Dana out on a date. From that moment on, we were inseparable.

We made the big move to Atlanta soon after, and not long after that, I knew in my heart that Dana was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. With the blessing of our families, I was given my grandmother’s diamond and had a ring made as a symbol of our love. On March 7, 2020, I asked her to be mine forever. And of course, she said YES!

Shortly after our engagement, the world around us changed in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Like so many, we faced difficult and unexpected challenges, but through it all, we always had each other. Those difficult times transformed into moments of triumph, and our bond only grew stronger. What we thought would break us only served to strengthen us, and together, we became more resilient, more in love, and more certain of the life we were building.

Now, after all the patient waiting, we are so excited to finally share our love story with all of you. Our wedding weekend will be a celebration not just of our commitment to each other, but of all the people who have helped shape our story.

We can't wait to be surrounded by the people we love most. See y’all in the mountains!

Austin & Dana