In her words….

1. How did he propose? “We had talked about getting engaged. And we knew we wanted mountains in the background. So our trip to Costa Rica was the perfect setting. One day – February 25th to be exact, we were exploring a rocky area on the beach. Nour was wandering off taking photos, as usual. Joey was fumbling with his backpack. Then, Nour turns around to him chasing after his hat that had blown off. When he gets back, he motions to her to come closer. He sets one knee up on the rock and looks up at her. Joey says a few sweet words. She’s starting to figure out what is going on… ‘I love the hikes we take. I love all the beautiful places we travel to. I love going on adventures together. And I want to go on many more adventures with you. Will you be my adventure partner? Will you marry me?’ He pulls out a box and opens it to show the simple gold ring band with the subtle rectangular stone that they had both looked at online together. She said yes! Then, he put that ring box back in his pocket and said: that is not the right one! Nour wondered what was going on. Joey took out a more brilliant ring from his other pocket – one that was not in the plans – and slid it onto the ring finger of her left hand.”

2. What was your favorite reception moment? “It’s hard to narrow it down to one – it was all so perfect! I loved catching up with everyone – wish we had more time to talk. Our parents’ toasts. Dancing with Joey – and friends/family.”

3. What was his favorite reception moment? “Talking with friends and family.”

4. What was the funniest reception moment? “When his brothers, Alex and Jack, and friend Peter busted out dance moves to Sandstorm – they were in sync without planning it!”

5. What was your first dance song? “I Choose You by Sara Barreilis”

6. What advice would you give to future couples? “Find someone you can be yourself around, you can laugh with, who challenges you. Travel together…you’ll learn a lot about each other on a trip – even if it’s just 2 hours away.” (Great advice!!) 🙂