January 2, 2016 As a teacher from Murrieta and a project manager from Poway, Michelle and Michael's paths probably would not have crossed. But luckily, as many do nowadays, they met online and went on their first date to a pizza place in North Park. Even though they both were still recovering from New Years two nights before, there was instant chemistry and they both knew this would be more than just a first date. They instantly became inseparable and things continued to fall into place each step of the way. March 3, 2018 A little over two years after they met, they went to dinner at a nice Italian restaurant on Coronado overlooking the San Diego Harbor. While enjoying dinner, Michael asked about the park that Michelle loved and had taken Michael to over a year ago. They finished their dinner and headed over to the small, quiet park that Michelle had said was her favorite place in San Diego. As they were looking out at the view, Michael got down on one knee and asked Michelle to marry him! She of course said yes! But the surprises didn't end there. Michelle's brother-in-law and Michael's best friend were taking pictures to capture the moment and congratulated the couple, cheering on their new engagement. After a suggestion to grab a drink at the nearby Coronado Brewery, Michael and Michelle arrived and were greeted by some of their closest family and friends, all planned by Michael. It was a beautiful night of surprises, celebrations, and love. They are both thrilled to start their next chapter as husband and wife with their family and friends on March 23, 2019!