After navigating the challenges of a long year (and a half) of COVID, Susan and Marc found each other through a dating app. What started as the usual awkward online chats quickly turned into something special. Their first date was at Mikerphone Brewery —a spot that remains one of their favorites to this day.

Their first weekend getaway took them to New Buffalo, MI, in the heart of winter. They instantly fell in love with the area and, during that trip, discovered Journeyman Distillery. It became the highlight of their adventure and a place they cherish returning to together.

In May 2023, their little family grew with the arrival of Maple, their sweet and spirited pup, who has been stealing hearts ever since.

Marc popped the question in July of 2024, at the beautiful Wilder Park Conservatory. With both of their families—and even the nieces and nephew—in on the secret, Marc planned the perfect surprise proposal weekend. Susan never saw it coming!

Now, they’re excited to celebrate their love with their closest family and friends at a place that holds so much meaning to them—on the weekend of their fourth anniversary.