Tom and I met through an online dating service - I truly believe it was meant to be! We were both just doing a trial run on the site - no plans at actually putting on a listing. There is a little debate about who contacted who - I say Tom sent a note to me that said "you are cute" and he says I sent it to him. Neither of us actually sent it, so I believe someone else had a hand in it. We wrote back and forth through the site till the trial expired, and felt comfortable enough to exchange email addresses. A few weeks of emailing led to phone numbers being exchanged. Next came the big question - do you want to meet???? Wow, this was a little scary - The first time I talked to Tom on the phone, I thought he was Amish - it was the way he said the "o" in is words. He asked if we could meet at Genovas - he was at a coworkers house not far away, he could be there in 15 minutes - did I want to go?? I was so nervous, but I said yes. Genovas is a small restaraunt, with an outdoor patio bar, so I figured it would be safe enough.(Just in case:)
I got there first, and was waiting in the parking lot for a stranger in a black S-10. I knew as soon as he pulled in that is was Tom. I am surprised he did not just drive away - I walked right up to his truck and just stood there like a doofus. He opened the door, and I said - "Uh, are you Tom" He was so handsome, wearing a striped shirt, and khaki shorts - I can still see that first moment in my mind. I was pretty much done for at that point.
We went into the patio area, and there was a band playing. They were awful - we each had a drink and decided we could not stay there any longer. It was torture. So...we went out in front of the restaraunt and sat on a bench. We stayed there for over 3 hours talking. We covered so many things, it was amazing! We finally said goodnight after midnight.
I told him to call me if he wanted. I did not hear anything the next day, so I was convinced he had hated me. But on Sunday, I got a call asking if I would like to meet up to watch the race - we are both Nascar Nerds. So, though I was a bit nervous, I went to his house to watch the race. He cooked me a steak dinner on the grill, and had potatoes and green beans that he had grown himself. Well, that was it for me - I had decided I had found Mr. Right.

I'm not sure when Tom decided how he felt about me, but the rest as they say is history!

We are scheduled to be married Saturday November 14th, at 12 Noon at All Saints Episcopal Church in Reisterstown, MD.

After our ceremony, and pictures, we will be off to enjoy the reception with our guests - I can't wait for this party - it has been in the works for over a year!

Thank you so much for being a part of our journey to our new life togther. It means the world to us that you are sharing these moments with us!

In addition to our honeymoon registry, we are also registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond -Registry #:10411581 as well as Sears - Registry ID: 900007956558010101

Love,

Tom and Aime