THE SURFERS

Quincy Davis and Patrick Schmidt ride the waves together.

PURIST: How did you two meet?

Quincy Davis: Patrick and I met through surfing.

When was the moment for each of you—however differing—you knew this was love?

Patrick Schmidt: Ours are probably quite different. I probably had a few of those moments before Quincy even knew who I was. The first of which was when we were 12 years old on a beach in New Jersey, during a surf contest. I heard a fellow grom say, “Hey, there’s Quincy Davis.” Quincy Davis? Who’s that? “She’s from New York, she’s so hot and she rips, too.” The rest is history.

QD: We were best friends for a long time before dating, which I think is the most amazing thing ever. Pat always felt like home to me and from day one has made me laugh nonstop. I have never been more sure of anything!

How did he propose?

QD: He proposed down in Puerto Rico at the beach in front of my house with just us, which I loved. Then after, we celebrated with my family up at the house.

Describe your shared love of surfing.

QD: It is really special we met through surfing, Pat will surf any wave I will surf, but it is not vice versa. He loves big barreling waves, which I am scared of sometimes, even though he tries to push me to go out. Surfing together is the best. He is my barrel coach.

What travel gear do you bring on a surf trip?

QD: I have to admit since being together, Pat packs the boards. So surfboards, lots of sunscreen, always a widebrimmed hat, bathing suits and little wet suit top, because I am cold everywhere.

What do you love most about Montauk?

QD: Its raw beauty and community. Of course, the beaches as well and those special hidden gems that still feel like old Montauk.

Where and when was your wedding? And what details of the day that, almost a year later, stand out in your memory?

QD: Our wedding was in a beautiful barn at the end of a dock on East Lake last September. In true Montauk September style, it was a gorgeous, very windy day with lots of swell. Pat and his groomsmen and friends surfed all day up until getting ready. I preferred to not have windburn that day! My veil actually didn’t make it down the dock from the wind! I couldn’t wait to get to the end of that dock to Pat. The ceremony felt so intimate. My cousin Colin officiated the wedding, and I don’t think one person wasn’t smiling or laughing. It really is so special to have all the people you love most in one place! The dance floor was wild, no one stopped dancing, our band was incredible! All of our friends and family came together to help make our wedding day extra-special and we are so grateful. Luckily for us my aunt, Virginia Davis is an amazing wedding coordinator, so she took care of all the details. Close family friend Kim DeSousa made our wedding cake, Janice Hummel our florist created the most stunning flower arrangements, with local dahlias from Pierpont Blossom Farms on the East End, and my friend Steven Berg did my hair and makeup.

You are also passionate about fashion and your Quincy X MTK store, which is 5 years old now. What fun, curated brands can we expect this summer?

QD: We’re really excited to expand our offerings this year. We lean toward quality basics, but wanted to be able to shop our own store for something to wear out to dinners and all the fun events. We sourced European brands that are chic and still maintain the beach vibe. We also had to add in some new T-shirt brands, because they are our favorite. We’ll also bring back our most popular swim brands, so people can always count on us for the best beach selection. Trust me, I have tried lots and lots of swim!

Any special 5-year anniversary events in the works at the store?

QD: We are going to have lots of fun pop-ups! Stay in the loop by following @quincythestore.

As a pro—at surfing, style, love—what is the best advice you can share?

QD: Stay true to yourself.

The couple had a lakeside reception last September in Montauk.