Albert and Miranda met in college through friends in 2007 and remained no more than just acquaintances until they reconnected several years later… After a 5 year absence, Albert reached out through a simple facebook message. It wasn't until New Years Eve 2014 that they went on their first date to the Houston House of Blues. The adventure continued onto two-stepping at a dance hall, where they shared their first kiss and the rest is history.

Albert had been planning the proposal for months, unbeknownst to Miranda. She was distracted by preparation for her second Bikini Fitness Competition that demanded all of her time. You eat, sleep, and breathe the prep life. Albert had contacted both her competition coach and the emcee of the competition to tell them his plan to propose on stage during the awards ceremony. It was executed perfectly. The emcee had the women turn around for finally posing "pictures". When Miranda turned around Albert was standing right in front of her and got down on one knee! Albert proposed with the engagement ring his granddaddy had given to his granny in the summer of 1954. It was the perfect surprise. <3