Ever After Farms - The Vineyard - Corner House Photography

Step into the enchanting world of timeless romance as we delve into Stefanie and Dane’s unforgettable wedding at a picturesque Vineyard nestled in the heart of Central Florida. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of autumn hues, their love story unfolds in stunning elegance, capturing the essence of a truly magical celebration.

How They Met

We met on a dating app two years ago (November 2020), Bumble, where the female has to message the male first. We messaged back & forth for a week until Dane finally got the courage to ask Stefanie out on a date. Our first date was supposed to be goat yoga but Stefanie cancelled the evening before because she was feeling under the weather. The next day, Stefanie asked Dane to reschedule for the following weekend. They met at the Half Wall Brewery in New Smyrna Beach and hit it off. Right away Dane knew he wanted to see her again. Before their second date, Stefanie had hurt herself by rolling her ankle on a run. The morning of their second date, Stefanie went to urgent care. She had sprained her ankle and she was on crutches but Stefanie did not want to cancel her date with Dane for their second date. So Stefanie on crutches and all met Dane again for their second date in New Smyrna Beach. Shorty a few weeks later, Dane asked Stefanie to be his girlfriend on New Years Eve in St. Augustine.

The Proposal

Dane and Stefanie planned a trip to upstate New York since that is where Stefanie went to college. On October 8, 2022, we planned to do a 10k race in Lake Placid and it was freeeezing! The morning of, Stefanie asked Dane to borrow his gloves but he refused and Stefanie was pissed off since her hands were freezing the whole race. The one request Dane made was that she run back and find Dane in the race since he knew she would finish before him. Stefanie ran back for him and ran the last stretch of the race with him, and Dane faked a hurt knee. Then on his “hurt knee”, he got down and asked Stefanie to marry him. Now we know why Dane didn’t want to give Stefanie gloves to wear.

What They Love About Each Other

Stefanie- “I love Dane’s goofy side which nobody would really know about him. Dane is also a very caring person and always puts myself and others before himself and I think that quality in itself is hard to come by in a man.”

Dane- “I love that Stefanie makes me laugh and smile every day. She always has my back and I always feel supported by her no matter how weird or nerdy I can be. I love that she is kind, and intelligent and driven to do her best. She never gives up on anything and I admire that about her. Stefanie is a shining star and the world is brighter with her in it!”