Five o'clock on a Friday evening, March 30th, 2018, marked the beginning of a serendipitous encounter that would change the course of our lives. Dillon eagerly awaited meeting the new team members at work, only to find that Allie, the girl he was hoping to meet, would not be joining them that day. Disappointed but hopeful, Dillon looked forward to Monday, unaware that fate had something special in store for him.

Months passed with an unspoken connection brewing between Allie and Dillon. It wasn't until a picturesque summer brunch that they both realized the depth of their feelings for each other. Dillon, known for his thoughtful gestures, organized a celebratory brunch at Mattie's, a charming restaurant with peacocks roaming the grounds. He had their nicest bottle of champagne on ice waiting for the groups arrival only to find that just Allie arrived. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary team brunch would turn into a champagne-filled morning of romance and laughter. Lost in each other's company, they shared intimate conversations and dreams, solidifying the extraordinary bond that was forming between them.

Despite the challenges of navigating a budding romance in a work setting, Allie and Dillon's love story continued to evolve. In the spring of 2019, after no longer working together, they finally revealed their feelings to their friends, and their love story officially began. As they transitioned from colleagues to partners, their bond only grew stronger, fueled by shared laughter, inside jokes, and unwavering support. The moment Dillon declared his love for Allie in a guest book at a dinner in July 2019 remains etched in their hearts as a symbol of their deepening connection. Years later, during an anniversary dinner at the same restaurant, they were delighted to discover that the guest book with Dillon's heartfelt message had been preserved, a testament to the enduring love they share.

Their shared love for wine has been a constant thread weaving through their journey. From collecting wine corks from special occasions to embarking on wine-tasting adventures in Fredericksberg, their bond deepened with each shared bottle. It was amidst the field of vines of their favorite winery that Dillon proposed, surrounded by their loved ones and the promise of forever.

As they traveled the world together, creating memories and sharing experiences, Allie and Dillon's love story evolved into a collection of cherished moments captured in nearly 100 bottles of wine. Each cork holds a memory, each bottle a chapter in their love story. They’ve saved a cork for almost every bottle they have gifted or shared with their wedding guests, carrying a memory from of their story together, symbolizing the depth of their connection and the joy they bring to others.

After five years of laughter, adventures, and unwavering support, they unite two families— the Chicoines and the O'Gormans— as they embark on a new chapter of their lives. Together, they look forward to creating more memories, one wine cork at a time.

Honeymoon Fund Registry

YOUR PRESENCE AT OUR WEDDING IS ENOUGH OF A GIFT, BUT SHOULD YOU WISH TO BUY US SOMETHING, WE'D GREATLY APPRECIATE A CONTRIBUTION TO OUR HONEYMOON. - Allie and Dillon