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Elizabeth & Dorjan

July 2, 2027 • Key West, FL
404 Days To Go!

Elizabeth & Dorjan

July 2, 2027 • Key West, FL
404 Days To Go!

Our Story

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Dorjan and Elizabeth met on New Year’s Eve through mutual friends, and by midnight, something special had already begun. What started as easy conversation quickly turned into laughter, connection, and a spark that’s only grown stronger.

Lizzy was attending grad school in Richmond, VA and Dorjan was living Arlington, so the weekends were the only time they could see each other. If you've ever driven on I-85, you know how long that drive can really be, but it was worth it.About a year went by and Dorjan was told he was moving to San Antonio, Texas. Without hesitation, Lizzy moved halfway across the country, leaving family, friends, and the place she has lived her whole life.

Tons of memories were made in Texas, from rodeos to the countless times exploring the Riverwalk, and their relationship grew even stronger. Now, after 3 years of that Texas Sun, Lizzy and Dorjan are heading to California, where they can't wait to make even more memories and continue to grow and foster their love for one another.

Together since 2022, they’ve built a love full of fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments. Now they’re heading to Key West to say “I do”, celebrating their forever with sunshine, ocean breezes, and the people they love most.

Episode 1: Rooftop diplomacy
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Before Dorjan and Lizzy met, Kona and Louie did.

After Dorjan moved to Arlington because he was stationed at a new Airforce base, he met Lizzy's best friend Molly during an early morning dog park visit on their apartment rooftop. Molly, admittedly, was not interested in making conversation before coffee but as luck would have it, Dorjan would run into Molly's husband, Jarrod, at the dog part that same day. Jarrod invited Dorjan over for dinner and, to Molly's surprise, the overly chatty stranger on the rooftop turned out to be their dinner guest that night, but more than that, a best friend that would lead to Lizzy meeting dorjan a few months later.

October 01, 2021

Episode 1: Rooftop diplomacy - Before Dorjan and Lizzy met, Kona and Louie did. After Dorjan moved to Arlington because he was stationed at a new Airforce base, he met Lizzy's best friend Molly during an early morning dog park visit on their apartment rooftop. Molly, admittedly, was not interested in making conversation before coffee but as luck would have it, Dorjan would run into Molly's husband, Jarrod, at the dog part that same day. Jarrod invited Dorjan over for dinner and, to Molly's surprise, the overly chatty stranger on the rooftop turned out to be their dinner guest that night, but more than that, a best friend that would lead to Lizzy meeting dorjan a few months later.
Episode 2: The snowman incident -

A few months later, after repeated attempts by Molly to convince Lizzy to meet her "cute new friend", Lizzy finally agreed to come to a New Year's Eve holiday crawl. Lizzy couldn't help but laugh when a big burly man walked through Molly's front door in a plush, full-body, snowman suit. They took their first photo at a Groundhog Day-themed apartment while doing a shot ski -- turns out Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow that day and winter was over for Dorjan and Lizzy's love life's!

December 31, 2021

Episode 2: The snowman incident - A few months later, after repeated attempts by Molly to convince Lizzy to meet her "cute new friend", Lizzy finally agreed to come to a New Year's Eve holiday crawl. Lizzy couldn't help but laugh when a big burly man walked through Molly's front door in a plush, full-body, snowman suit. They took their first photo at a Groundhog Day-themed apartment while doing a shot ski -- turns out Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow that day and winter was over for Dorjan and Lizzy's love life's!
Episode 3: The I-95 Era - What started as occasional texts after New Year's Eve quickly turned into long phone calls, weekend visits, and frequent trips up and down I-95 - a road Virginians collectively agree is one of life's great hardships. While Lizzy finished grad school in Richmond, Dorjan made the trip whenever he could. He never showed up empty handed, usually arriving with flowers and just enough persistence to slowly win Lizzy over.

May 13, 2022

Episode 3: The I-95 Era - What started as occasional texts after New Year's Eve quickly turned into long phone calls, weekend visits, and frequent trips up and down I-95 - a road Virginians collectively agree is one of life's great hardships. While Lizzy finished grad school in Richmond, Dorjan made the trip whenever he could. He never showed up empty handed, usually arriving with flowers and just enough persistence to slowly win Lizzy over.
Episode 4: Cajun Culture Shock - Somewhere between Richmond visits and long phone calls, Dorjan decided it was time for Elizabeth's introduction to Cajun culture: her first crawfish boil, hosted by one of Dorjan's friends who happened to move to Lizzy's hometown. Thanks to a TRULY bizarre series of coincidences, the boil ended up being hosted at the former home of Lizzy's best friend Ally (and bridesmaid!) - a house she had spent years visiting. The realization didn't hit until they were literally pulling into the driveway. The new owners kindly offered to show her where the bathroom was before everyone realized she already knew exactly where it was. The universe moves in mysterious ways!

May 21, 2022

Episode 4: Cajun Culture Shock - Somewhere between Richmond visits and long phone calls, Dorjan decided it was time for Elizabeth's introduction to Cajun culture: her first crawfish boil, hosted by one of Dorjan's friends who happened to move to Lizzy's hometown. Thanks to a TRULY bizarre series of coincidences, the boil ended up being hosted at the former home of Lizzy's best friend Ally (and bridesmaid!) - a house she had spent years visiting. The realization didn't hit until they were literally pulling into the driveway. The new owners kindly offered to show her where the bathroom was before everyone realized she already knew exactly where it was. The universe moves in mysterious ways!
Needless to say, many more crawfish boils ensued.

May 28, 2022

Needless to say, many more crawfish boils ensued.
Exciting trips were taken

June 22, 2022

Exciting trips were taken
The military allowed for many welcome home parties and celebrations

April 29, 2023

The military allowed for many welcome home parties and celebrations
and of course, many moves where they had to become creative with temporary furniture because Lizzy could not imagine life without Dorjan every day.

June 02, 2023

and of course, many moves where they had to become creative with temporary furniture because Lizzy could not imagine life without Dorjan every day.
And had the honor of walking alongside each other in few weddings, inclduing chase and lexi's/brother in law becoming best friend as a pre-game to walking back down the isle together

September 23, 2023

And had the honor of walking alongside each other in few weddings, inclduing chase and lexi's/brother in law becoming best friend as a pre-game to walking back down the isle together
Many adventures

February 19, 2024

Many adventures
Including a few Texas rodeo's

March 09, 2024

Including a few Texas rodeo's
Before taking the trip to Grenada where Dorjan would purpose to an unknowing Lizzy the next day from this pic

May 02, 2025

Before taking the trip to Grenada where Dorjan would purpose to an unknowing Lizzy the next day from this pic
and the rest is history!

May 03, 2025

and the rest is history!
Memory

May 03, 2025