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The story begins with another couple, Jesse & Kristen. They began dating in 2017 and were avid skiers. At the time, they did not have another couple that they could ski with, so they crafted a plan to introduce Brendan Paquette & Michelle Martin during Kristen's housewarming party in Southie. Brendan & Michelle hit it off that night but the relationship didn't immediately take. Michelle left that night without giving Brendan her number and it wasn't until a few months later when he "slid into the DMs" that she agreed to go on a date with him. They went on their first date in Brendan's old stomping grounds, Beacon Hill. During the date Brendan invited Michelle to his work Christmas party - which was taking place the following night. The second date lasted 72 hours as they went from Brendan's work Christmas party to ski at Killington and back to Boston. They were rarely separated thereafter.

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Without further gilding the lily and with no more ado;

The story of Michelle and Brendan's first rendezvous: 

'twas just a night in the city

A guy met a girl so pretty

5 years later they are saying "I do"

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In case people are wondering, Jesse and Kristen got married in August of 2022. Michelle and Brendan continue to ski with them.