Jeff’s and Ashley’s story began during Chicago's Winter Vortex on February 18, 2014.  The couple met at a casual restaurant and enjoyed craft cocktails together.  They instantly complimented one another and began dating.  A few months later  Jeff met Ashley's aunt and uncle; during the same weekend he asked Ashley if he could have the opportunity to introduce her as his girlfriend. She said "Yes!"   Throughout their relationship Jeff and Ashley embarked on a number of first time experiences together; they became pesco-vegetarians, traveled abroad, and volunteered in the community feeding the homeless. Jeff is very introverted while Ashley is the life of the party.   A few years later, on a Sunday morning to be exact, Jeff handed a green box to Ashley and said "here!"  Ashley opened the box, saw a beautiful ring, and laughed hysterically for several minutes; attempting to mask her nervousness and overwhelming joy of course, as she knew exactly where Jeff was going with his jester.  Jeff then asked "Will you marry me?” She said "Yes!"