Our Story

Crystal and Geoff first connected online while they were both living in Pittsburgh.

Their first date was on September 8, 2012 at Starbucks in Pittsburgh where they sat and talked for hours.

After Starbucks, the couple went to Thai Cuisine for dinner to continue their conversation.

They ended their first date by talking over a cup of tea and staying until the shop closed

Many months of dating and after Geoff’s graduation, the couple moved to California for work.

Crystal and Geoff planned a trip to Pittsburgh in April 2014 to visit friends, family, and for Geoff to attend his class reunion.

As Geoff, Crystal, and her mom Barbara were catching up, Crystal’s sister Jackie burst through the front door (a secret surprise arranged by Geoff)!

Barbara suggested that they all go out to celebrate Jackie’s arrival. They ended up at Mt Washington’s overlook with a beautiful view of the city at night. As Geoff and Crystal walked toward the railing to check out the view, Geoff turned to Crystal and said, “I have something to ask you.” He bent down on one knee and asked, “Will yinz marry me?” Crystal excitedly exclaimed, “Geoffinitely!” as Geoff placed a beautiful ring on her finger.

Barbara and Jackie witnessed and photographed the event. When Geoff and Crystal called his parents, May and Greg to tell them the news, they were so happy that May cried tears of joy.