✨ Sometimes the best adventures begin when you least expect them. ✨

🌊➡️🏔️ In 2022, Shelley traded the beaches of California for the mountains of Colorado, ready for a fresh start and new adventures. While she loved Colorado, moving to a new state meant starting over. Without a community of friends, she decided to join a local slow-pitch softball league, hoping to meet new people and feel more at home.

🥎 That's where she first spotted Patrick. She didn't know his name yet, but she definitely noticed him—and was instantly smitten.

🎳 A few weeks later, after a softball game, they officially met at the local bowling alley. They hit it off immediately, and what started as an easy conversation quickly turned into something much more.

❤️ It didn't take long to realize how much they had in common. Both grew up playing baseball and softball, both competed at the collegiate level, and Patrick spent years coaching the sport he loves. Their shared passion for the game brought them together, and countless evenings on the softball field soon became some of their favorite memories.

🏂⛷️🥾⛳🛶🐾 When they aren't playing softball, you'll likely find them exploring the Colorado mountains, snowboarding and skiing, hiking, golfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, traveling, playing a competitive game of cornhole, or spending time with their dog, Rocky.

But some of their favorite moments are the simplest ones—laughing until they can't breathe, making each other giggle over absolutely nothing, and enjoying each other's company whether they're out on an adventure or simply relaxing at home. Together, they make even the ordinary days feel special.

🎄❄️💍 Then came one of their favorite Colorado memories. After an incredible day skiing and snowboarding together, Patrick suggested they head into the forest to cut down a Christmas tree. As Shelley admired the snowy mountain scenery, Patrick completely surprised her by getting down on one knee among the pine trees and asked her to marry him. Through happy tears and complete surprise, she said YES!

🥂✨ Now, they're so excited to celebrate the next chapter of their greatest adventure with all of the people they love most. Thank you for being here and for sharing this unforgettable day with them.

🤍 Here's to a lifetime of love, laughter, adventure, and plenty of adventures to come.

❤️ Shelley & Patrick