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A Special Message
Thank you all so much for the love and support you have shown us. We hope to reciprocate the same generousity within our own lives. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Anna and Matthew.
How We Met
Matthew and I met at a blood drive on campus two weeks after 9/11. Matthew was wearing a Covington Catholic shirt and I was feeling friendly so I tapped him on the shoulder and said, 'Hi - are you going home this weekend?'
'Uh, Yeah.' Matthew responded.
'Good, I need a ride,' I said firmly.
'Um...okay. Do I know you?'
'Nope! But I need a ride!'
A few months later Matthew invited me to a dinner he was being recognized at for his Eagle Scout project. We had a great time and from then on we were a couple!
The Engagement
We first met at a blood drive 2 weeks after 9/11. I thought it would be a great, original idea to propose to her after giving blood and it would give her a unique experience she could remember forever.
I made the arrangements to donate at Community Blood Center in Dayton for June 2. It turns out that June 2 is her father's birthday.
After we donated blood, we went out to my car and told her she should look in the glovebox. I did this for the first gift I gave her, the earrings she still wears every day. Sometimes she opens the glovebox and sees there is nothing there, so she just says 'no present... :( '
On this night, however, I put the empty box in there, and when she opened it and looked at me to say it is empty, I had the ring in hand. I asked her, and she was totally blown away. She said yes, of course!
The Hilton Cincinnati Airport is located at I-75 & Turfway Road at exit #182. Going south on Interstate 75 from Cincinnati, take exit #182, turn right at the traffic light on Houston Rd, turn right at the traffic light on Turfway Rd, turn right at the traffic light on Steeplechase.
Howard Johnson
(859) 371-4800
50 Cavalier Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
Ramada Limited
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Registry
Macy's - WeddingChannel.com will donate to our charity of choice, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, every time a gift is purchased from our Macy's wedding website.
Amanda Robertson - Maid of Honor (Friend of the Bride)
Brian Hicks - Best Man (Friend of the Groom)
Sami Brandenburg - Bridesmaid (Friend of the Bride)
Andrew Gruden - Groomsman (Friend of the Groom)
Katie Coleman - Bridesmaid (Sister of the Bride)
Kory Paukner - Groomsman (Friend of the Groom)
Emmie Hemminger - Bridesmaid (Friend of the Bride)
Eric Hancock - Groomsman (Brother of the Groom)
Mandy Coleman - Bridesmaid (Sister-in-law of the Bride)
Jonathan Hancock - Groomsman (Brother of the Groom)
Samantha Parks - Junior Bridesmaid (Goddaughter of the Bride)
Area Attractions
What can you do in Cincinnati, OH on the weekend, you might be asking? There is plenty of fun to be had in Cincy. Below are a few of our favority places to visit.
Matthew and I met at a blood drive on campus two weeks after 9/11. Matthew was wearing a Covington Catholic shirt and I was feeling friendly so I tapped him on the shoulder and said, 'Hi - are you going home this weekend?'
We first met at a blood drive 2 weeks after 9/11. I thought it would be a great, original idea to propose to her after giving blood and it would give her a unique experience she could remember forever.