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Kara and Gary will be getting married at the beautiful New York Botanical Garden next fall. We met there for a mini-engagement session.

Kara shares, “Gary and I met on Facebook, after I accepted his friend request during last year’s holiday season. I usually pay no attention to those requests but happened to be stuck at home nursing the flu. This was a blessing in disguise! I recognized Gary from my days at the College of the Holy Cross, where he continues to work today. I did not know him back then but I am so glad to know him now. Gary lives in Massachusetts, and I am in New York City, so the chance of us meeting in person was far from my mind when I accepted his request.”

After some messaging, a lunch meeting, and many phone calls, they were ready for their first date–ice skating at Rockefeller Center. Kara continues, “While others had discouraged him from planning such an activity-oriented date, it was a smashing success! The moment I saw him I knew he was meant for me. Gary felt the same way. Things only got better as we joked and laughed all afternoon, feeling totally comfortable with one another. A few spills on the ice only added to the fun.  We didn’t want the date to end!

Since our first date, we logged hundreds of hours on the phone and, thankfully, Gary has logged many miles traveling back and forth to New York City every weekend so we can spend time together. I guess distance is no obstacle when you are falling in love. Later that summer, Gary asked me to marry him while we were on vacation in San Diego.

We look forward to sharing our continuing happiness with family and friends at the New York Botanical Garden’s Stone Mill on October 1, 2016. We love this location because it reflects who we are–people who enjoy the beauty of nature and the simple things that life has to offer. We had a great time scouting the location with Jessica in preparation for our wedding. She is not only a phenomenal photographer but a warm and endearing person who put us immediately at ease during the photo shoot. Thank you, Jessica!”

Happy engagement Kara and Gary!