They turned a romantic corner in February 2013, on a first date that began in Mr. Connellys Washington apartment, where Ms. Warren helped him cook risotto.
I knew that the constant stirring required would mean precious minutes rubbing shoulders with each other in front of the stove, said Mr. Connelly, laughing.
Later that night they went dancing, and were still on the dance floor when they shared their first kiss.
It was a little nerve-racking, Ms. Warren said. But then I thought, Wow, I think we have something here.
On a March weekend in 2019, Mr. Connelly took Ms. Warren to brunch at their favorite restaurant in Washington, and they later walked together through the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin, where Mr. Connelly proposed.
They were married July 31 at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara in California. Sidney Fowler, a United Church of Christ minister, officiated before 100 guests.
We have a passion for making the world a better place, the bride said the day after her wedding, and were going to make it happen.read more
Their Careers and Romance Took Root in Politics
