While Brandon and Sylvia had met a few times before December of 2018, the Elon Holiday party provided an opportunity for them to actually get to know each other. Brandon hosted a party for some of the young professionals and happened to invite Sylvia. Naturally, Sylvia attempted to arrive about 20 minutes late, but to her distress still was the first to arrive. Brandon warmly invited her in, and they began talking and spent most of the holiday party and post-celebrations together. Later that evening, Brandon invited Sylvia to have breakfast the coming Sunday morning. Brandon made breakfast for them both (an omelet with veggies, bacon, and a slice of bread described as toast) and they spent the entire day together, just hanging out - they have been hanging out ever since!
Brandon and Sylvia had just made the decision to move in together after four years of dating. The day they signed the lease, Brandon began reaching out to Sylvia's family to share he was looking to propose. He worked to gather a number of family and friends to be at the party, all of them knowing that he planned to propose. Sylvia had no idea - Brandon popped the question during a toast, and she happily said yes. We are so excited to have you with us as we step into forever!