We're Getting Married
We're Getting Married
May 18th 2018
HAIKU MILL
THE ISLAND OF MAUI
#SayHaikuTheWards
How We Met
How We Met
02.09.13
How Did We Meet?
We were introduced to each other by Marshall's twin sister, Chelsea, and Carissa's friend, Tara, who were roommates together in San Francisco
When Was Our First Date?
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Where Was Our First Date?
Beatlenut for Dinner, and Brick Yard for Drinks (Both on Union Street in San Francisco)
Who Called First (post-date)?
Marshall:)
Where Was Our First Trip?
Monterey/Carmel for a weekend trip, and Maui was our first big trip
The Proposal
The Proposal
01.02.17
When a job opportunity took a good friend, Deep, over to Hong Kong, Marshall and Carissa jumped at the opportunity to visit over New Years break in late 2016/early 2017.
The trip started off as planned, exploring a city that was new to both Marshall and Carissa. They ate dim sum for every meal, had high tea at the Intercontinental Hotel, visited the Big Buddah on Lantau Island, and rang in 2017 on a boat in Hong Kong Harbor with friends.
On the final evening in Hong Kong, Marshall had the plan of taking Carissa up to Victoria Peak (a vantage point that looks down on the entire city and harbor) to watch the sun set and propose overlooking the twinkling city lights. Coming up the escalators to the main outdoor area, they were shuffled into a thick crowd of hundreds of bustling tourists (think selfie sticks, and tour guides yelling directions) --- not exactly a romantic setting...Marshall was very disappointed to waste an incredible view, but it was on to his Plan B.
Next up on the agenda for the evening was drinks at a glass-enclosed lounge called Aqua. It was located on the other island of Hong Kong that faced towards an equally breathtaking view of the water and skyline. Unbeknownst to Carissa, Marshall had arranged for the best seat in the house, and two flutes of champagne.
Once the champagne arrived at the table, Marshall dropped to his knee and said "I want to marry you"
.....and even though it wasn't a question, she said YES!