Hurricane Ian may have been a disaster for some, but for our two destined hearts, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship that turned into love.

Brandon grew up in Maine, but his heart was drawn to Florida his whole life. He moved to Punta Gorda, Florida, when he was 19 years old and quickly climbed the ladder at Gettel Chevrolet to his manager’s position today. Without much time for socialization with a 60-hour work week, except with his coworkers, his options for dating were limited. He knew his true love was out there, and he would know her when he met her.

I grew up in Florida, and volleyball was my entire life, I also knew my soulmate was out there. I was not rushing it and was focused on school and volleyball. I played in college one year and decided to move back home to continue my college degree and obtain my real estate license. Hurricane Ian decided to sweep through in September 2022 and changed the course that I had set. My car was totaled in the storm, and I was unable to get to school, so I finished the semester online. I ended up buying my car at Gettel and was offered a job immediately.

Brandon and I became fast friends as we had a lot in common and we would socialize with other co-workers after work. We both felt an instant connection, but neither of us acted on it. After several months of working there, I took, and passed my real estate exam, and I decided to start my career in real estate, so I had to leave Gettel.

Brandon and I continued to socialize with each other with our common friends, and our friendship quickly blossomed into love.

Brandon spent Thanksgiving with my family in Knoxville and we all celebrated my birthday in Nashville. We were able to visit Brandon's hometown in Old Orchard Beach, Maine and visit his family in Canada. We both knew from the start that we were destined to be together.

Brandon secretly orchestrated the most perfect proposal at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, followed up by a surprise engagement party. Our paths were meant to cross after such a devastating storm and something truly beautiful evolved from it.

We both share a love for God, Disney, and, of course, the water. We are both very family orientated, and we are blessed that both of our families get along like they have known each other a lifetime. A true marriage made in heaven. Thank you for sharing our special day with us.

M&B

Wedding Day

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