Alexis and Hoang’s paths first crossed during the weekend of the Super Bowl in Houston. Hoang, then attending school in California, was in town to visit family and friends. Meanwhile, Alexis, a University of Houston student, was out with friends enjoying a night in Midtown. Fate led them both to a bar called Drinkery, where Hoang, initially planning to be his friend’s wingman, couldn’t resist striking up a conversation with Alexis instead. He offered to buy her a drink, but before they could share it, her friends were ready to head to another spot. Later that night, their paths crossed again, and they exchanged contact information. They stayed in touch while Hoang returned to California to finish school, and after he graduated and moved back to Houston, he finally asked Alexis on a date—bowling!

Alexis woke up to find Hoang and Bud missing, but in their place was a gorgeous bouquet of peonies and a note titled, “The Bachelorette: Alexis Edition.” The letter revealed she was about to embark on a day of surprises with all her favorite people, leading up to something big. First up, her best friends, Hannah and Gabby, took her to an appointment to get her nails picture-perfect ready. After that, Alexis met Mayra and Shaira for a walk in Memorial Park—something they always did on Saturdays. They chatted about how surreal this day felt and how she’d been waiting for this moment. Then, Alexis joined her mom’s family for brunch at her favorite spot, and they shared laughs over how hard it was to keep the day a secret. Later, her dad’s family gathered for dinner, filling the evening with excitement and love. Finally, Hoang’s family handed her the last date card and drove her to a beautiful gazebo decorated with roses and a violinist playing softly. Bud was there too, in a little tuxedo, and at the end of the aisle stood Hoang, smiling. He took her hand and, with a few heartfelt words, asked her to marry him. Alexis said yes! The day was a perfect blend of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, with all their closest friends and family.