Our versions of our story are a litte different but the end result is the same. Two people who fell in love. 

It all started well over a year ago when Dave, sort of awkwardly, approached me and introduced himself. I was polite but didn't pay a whole lot of attention. I finally figured out something was up when he conveniently ended up at the same places as I was more than once. Strangely he gave me his business card offering free labor to fix my ceiling. Anyone who's been to my house knows what my poor ceiling looks like. Lol. But free? Something's up!!

He finally got up enough courage and told me how he felt which I know wasn't easy for him. I am not one who does so well on the spot. So I said ok and got up and walked away. Poor guy. Pours his heart out and gets nothing back. After a few days I was feeling bad so I finally texted him and apologized. I guess that business card came in handy after all.  

It was a slow process but eventually we were spending more and more time together. I definetly never saw this coming or working out for that matter. If you ask him or pretty much anyone they'll tell you of many many reservations about us being together. But it has been a great thing. My mom even liked him. Which that in itself is amazing! Although he worked really hard to win her over. Now I think she likes him better than me! 

There were some difficult things we had to deal with as a couple but we came out on the other side successful. Our friends have been super supportive. More than they know. And we thank you for that. We learned very quickly how to work together, our differences, preferences and our real feelings about each other. After that it was an easy decision. 

This is a condensed version of our love story. But it's our love story. I love it. I love him. He loves me. And we are so happy that the friends and family we love will be with us to share our special day!!

We had had many discussions about what we both want and were our relationship was heading, after all iit was coming up on a year of dating. So it was not a surprise to become engaged. I just didn't know when or how or where or that it would even be this soon. All I knew was that this is the guy I'm gonna marry.

April 12th came around and for weeks before he kept harassing me to make dinner reservations to celebrrate our one year anniversary. Dinner reservations were made at the Blue Ox Grille in Lynn. If you haven't tried it you must go. It was delicious! (Order a sidecar. Best drink ever)  Anyways, met him there for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised with a card and chocolates. I love chocolate. The chocolate actually spelled out my name. 

We had a fabulous dinner and drinks. This is where it all gets fuzzy. I remember him telling me he loves me. The waiter came over with a gorgeous bouquet of roses and next thing I knew he was down on one knee. With A gorgeous ring. I remember thinking "why in the world is he on the ground?" Then the resturant erupted into applause and it all started to make sense. We said more mushy stuff  and that would have been perfect for me.  Oh and I said yes. Roses, chocolates, dinner, drinks, diqmonds and pearls, and a fiancé, what more does a girl need. Little did I know that my family and some close friends were back at the house waiting to see if I said yes or not. Good thing I said yes. It was a fabulous night. They had cake for us. I love cake!! 

Couldnt ask for a better proposal. Good job love!

Our Big Day will take place on October 25th, 2014 @ 4:00 in the afternoon. The ceremony will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on 1071 West Street, Gardner, Mass. There will be an adult recepiton immediately following at the Colonial Hotel on 625 Betty Spring Road,  Gardner, Mass 01440. 

Colonial Hotel 978-630-2500

A block of rooms have been reserved for our guests at a discounted rate for our special day. Please reference the Williams/Flaherty wedding when making your reservations. Kindly reserve by September 30th,2014. 

We both want to thank our family and friends. It means the world to us to have you be a part of our lives. Thank you for being our support system, our encouragement, our partners in crime. For loving us through the ups and downs in our lives. For being our mentors, teachers, guides, and teachers. Thank you for being our sisters and brothers. Our mothers and fathers. Our family means so much to us. You all have helped make us who we are. And for that we are forever grateful. You are our favorite people in the world. And we love you!!