We met on a spring break trip to Florida in March of 2021. Avryana transferred to SMU the year prior from UTD, but neither of us met until then. Max had seen Avryana briefly at a party before then, but it's funny how two people that are meant for each other cross paths a couple times before the timing is right. Summer of 2021, we were both super busy with work and school, but slowly got to know each other and officially started dating October 1 of that year. This happened after Avryana said "I love you" to Max in her sleep a few weeks prior. Since then we've graduated, gotten our first adult jobs, moved in together, traveled many places, and fallen more in love along the way. Early March of 2024, Avryana thought she had planned a trip for her and her sisters to enjoy spring break in Carlsbad, CA, but Max already schemed the whole weekend. On March 9, we were walking along the beach in Encinitas with Kristin and Ava when Max got down one knee (with a long, but sweet speech beforehand). It was all a huge surprise, so carefully thought out and planned by Max in one of Avryana's favorite places. Now here we are! Counting down the days to becoming husband and wife. We can't wait to have you join us in celebration in such a beautiful place. xoxo, Max + Avryana