Peace and Friendship Park

Ceremony

Casino Nova Scotia - Compass Ballroom

Reception

Our Wedding

Derek and Thomas met on Tinder, an online dating app, and had their first date on January 4th 2022. After the first date consisted of a horribly boring movie and an awkward kiss, the second date involved an upset stomach holding Derek hostage in a mall washroom for several hours while Thomas waited outside and they texted back and forth. With those experiences being the first two dates, they are not sure why there even was a third date, but there must have been something special happening because here they are sharing the rest of their lives together deeply in love. Derek and Thomas currently live in Coquitlam BC but are excited to relocate to Halifax late 2027/early 2028. They are excited to be closer to family and for Derek to pursue his Masters Degree in Social Work at Dalhousie University. Together, they have two pets; a pug named Hank and a cat named Colin, plus a heavily populated fish tank. They share a passion for video games, gardening, good food, and cozy days together at home watching movies.

Our Story

Q + A

Photos

Krystle Papineau

Brian MacDonald

Allan Black

Anna MacDonald

Cameron Power

David Makranyi

Kelly Fitzgerald

Damian Allen

Rod Gass

Catherine MacDonald

Wedding Party

Travel

Things to Do

Gift Inquries

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift you can give. However, should you wish to honor us with a gift, we would prefer a contribution to our relocation fund to move to Halifax in the coming year after the wedding. Cheques or electronic transfers are most secure.

Gift Inquiries

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Derek & Thomas

Derek & Thomas

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Ceremony

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