Our Story
The story of how we met – and how a cold & frigid sport ignited our love for one another.
Arena
The puck will drop at Avanti Mansion at 6 p.m. sharp. Cocktail hour will follow from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and the
reception will be held from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Check out the map below for directions!
Teams’ History
Sep. 30, 2013: The day we met
Fate brought us together as we sat directly across from one another at LocalEdge in Buffalo, NY. It was no coincidence we both had matching hockey Zambonis for our favorite hockey teams.
Oct. 27, 2013: First hangout as friends
We saw the cinematic masterpiece “Bad Grandpa” and went to dinner at Cheesecake Factory.
Nov. 9, 2013: First official date
Mark almost screwed up and showed up an hour late to our running date at Delaware Park. Beth was impressed he could keep up with her pace, so she let it slide.
Nov. 9, 2013: First kiss
We were watching hockey and Mark asked Beth to share her future with him…
Nov. 18, 2013: Crossing borders
For the first time that Mark left the country, the two lovebirds traveled north to Toronto, ON, to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Naturally, they were sporting their respective colors.
Dec. 9, 2013: Those three words
Mark pulled out all of the stops for this one: he surprised Beth by taking her out to dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant and gave her flowers from a local florist – complete with her favorite flower (a white rose). Beth was verklempt, and had a hunch that this guy’s a keeper. 🙂
Dec. 27, 2013: First road trip
Traveling at least 1,500 miles from Buffalo to Long Island, where Beth met Mark’s family & friends; the pair then enjoyed a hockey game in Washington D.C. with friends.
May 31, 2014: Sharing spaces
Mark moved from the north towns to move in with Beth (and Scooter) into their own place together, where they live happily today.
Oct. 24, 2015: The family get together
We all enjoyed Beef on Weck & smoked BBQ wings as Mark’s parents visited, meeting Beth’s family.
Dec. 25, 2015: The proposal
Beth opened the last Christmas gift around 11 p.m., as Mark gave the nod to his family to be ready as she opened what appeared to be a hockey Zamboni. Nestled inside was the ring Mark so carefully packed for the longest road trip of his life. Of course she said “yes.” 🙂
Team Bride
Team Groom
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