about us
Hello! We’re Caroline and Dan, and we’re so happy you’re here.
We live in Washington, DC, in the heart of the city—but close enough to a large park that wildlife sometimes wanders onto our doorstep. Though we’ve been in the capital a few years, our origins are in Charlottesville, where we met on UVA’s student paper.
We knew we needed to tie the knot back in the Blue Ridge, home of Carter Mountain Orchard and the Cavalier Daily, and can’t wait to share the experience with you!
our timeline
February 2017: Caroline, then a third-year Hoo, joins the the Cavalier Daily’s Arts and Entertainment section. Dan, a mere first year, is section editor. Once promoted to associate editor, Caroline begins working closely with Dan.
February 2018: After a year of acquaintance, Caroline asks Dan to the infamous A Cappella Ball. Dan accepts her invite—but only after being assured he won’t have to sing. The two HIT it off.
May 2018: A freshly minted graduate, Caroline decides to stick around and kick-start her career in Charlottesville. Dan, still a student, is grateful she stays.
March 2020: A few months before Dan’s own graduation, COVID-19 complicates things. Luckily, he’s able to stay on at the bookshop part-time while Caroline works for the regional food bank.
August 2021: Caroline and Dan say goodbye to the hills and hello to the city. Along with their cat, Eloise, they move into a one-bedroom in Adams Morgan, DC. Caroline enrolls in an MFA program while Dan starts a new job at a think tank.
March 2023: A romantic Amsterdam getaway culminates in a proposal at the botanic gardens (she said yes!). Let the planning begin!