How we met
Our Love Story, How We Found Each Other
Written by The Bride, Gracia Ejiba
Our story, Marc and mine, had its humble beginnings in a charming work parking garage in Chantilly, VA. There I was,engrossed in my work-mode, my folders in hand, and my half-forgotten cup of coffee growing cold by the minute. Marc, walking just a few steps away, couldn't help but notice the smile that crept across my face. In a bold move, Marc said hello and complimented my outfit of choice and wished me luck on my upcoming presentation.
After several weeks of random encounters, from parking lot to elevators, Marc finally gave me his last name to look him up on our work instant messaging system. Form there, our conversation was a delightful whirlwind that effortlessly shifted from our shared faith, coffee to books, music, and the wanderlust of travel. The more we spoke, the more our shared interests and mutual wonder for the world unfolded.
From that fateful meeting, our connection only deepened. It wasn't long before we realized that in each other, we had stumbled upon something truly extraordinary. Marc and I had found something magical, all because of that unassuming work parking lot.
“When Marc talked to me that morning, I felt an instant connection. Luckily, a few weeks later he decided to finally give me his name to look him up.”
- Gracia
The Proposal
He Proposed, She Said YES
Written by The Groom, Marc Murawsky
As we made our way to the train station for our long-awaited vacation in New York City to see Andrea Bocceli in concert, little did Gracia know that this adventure would mark a profound turning point in our lives. It was her first time experiencing the magic of New York City during the Holidays, amplifying the enchantment of the moment.
The holiday spirit enveloped us as we journeyed through Central Park in a cozy carriage ride on that crisp morning of December 13,2023. Anticipation reached its peak as we reached the iconic Bethesda Terrace, where I planned to ask Gracia to join me as my partner for life, my beloved bride-to-be.Tears shimmered in her eyes as she uttered the sweetest yes, marking a new, unforgettable chapter in our love story right there in our new special spot.
“We took a trip to Paris and that’s when I told her, I loved her. I knew she was the one after that trip.”
-Marc
