Alvaro and Ashley met through the dating app Bumble (yes, go ahead and laugh). Alvaro was Ashley’s first and only date from the app but Alvaro has some amusing awkward online dating stories. As a first date, Alvaro invited Ashley to learn to play tennis. Ashley had never touched a racket but figured the worst thing that would happen is she’d make a fool of herself and never see him again. After the “lesson”, they went to Ale House, had a few beers, and chatted about all the subjects they tell you not to talk about when you first meet someone. Lucky for us, no one got offended!

On their 2 year dating anniversary, Alvaro and Ashley played tennis and went to the Ale House just like their first date. Unlike their first date, Ashley fell asleep on the couch when they got home, foiling Alvaro’s initial plan of proposing on the anniversary. The following, Alvaro wasn’t feeling well and so that attempt failed too. Alvaro then attempted to propose again a few days later, but for some reason Ashley had decided to relax by taking a hot bath. Alvaro tied a “Will you marry me?” sign to their dog Juneau’s collar and sent him in to see her. Ashley’s immediate reaction was “why is he wearing his collar?” and then “is this a joke?!?” So...Alvaro proposed in our bathroom!