How It All Began
When Kelly came across Will’s online dating profile, one line immediately caught her eye: "I can build you a PC, a campfire, and make you a 3-course meal."
Intrigued, she sent the only logical question: "What are your PC specs?"
That message sparked an easy, nonstop conversation, and it was clear right away that Kelly and Will just clicked. They talked about everything: family, hobbies, and the quirks that made them who they are.
When Kelly mentioned she used to sew costumes, Will said he wanted to learn how to make a Blade Runner jacket. She told him he’d have to meet her to learn how, and their first date was set.
The First Date
Will chose the DC Wharf for their first meeting. They spent the evening wandering through an art installation before dinner at a cozy French bistro by the water. Seated nearby were two older women who couldn’t help but comment on how good they looked together. When Will mentioned it was their first date, the women smiled and said, "Oh, we know. We’ve been listening."
Before leaving, one of the ladies suggested to Will that he take Kelly to a romantic rooftop bar close by. She said it had the most amazing view of the city.
Will took the advice and brought Kelly there. When they arrived, they realized it was decorated with flowers and butterflies - a truly magical spot.
They ordered cocktails and settled in under soft lights and the night sky. Kelly’s drink arrived with a delicate butterfly perched on the rim, a small detail that made the moment feel almost enchanted.
As they talked and laughed, surrounded by blooms and city lights, Will leaned in and kissed her for the first time. Kelly still keeps that little butterfly from her drink by their kitchen sink, a daily reminder of where it all began.
The Proposal
In September 2024, Kelly and Will set off on an 18-day adventure through Italy, visiting Venice, Florence, Rome, and Positano.
Their days were filled with incredible food, endless glasses of wine, and art everywhere they turned.
They admired the works of Caravaggio and Botticelli, strolled cobblestone streets hand in hand, and stopped for gelato whenever they felt like it, simply soaking in every beautiful moment together.
Five days into the trip, on Kelly’s birthday, Will proposed during dinner at a quiet restaurant tucked behind the Uffizi Gallery IN Florence. It was intimate, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect.