We met the modern way — through a dating app — and had our first date at a local coffee shop (for hot beverages because Brianna doesn't drink coffee). It was a last-minute plan after Alex asked Brianna out, and she suggested the very next day because of her schedule. Brianna was afraid that she might have come across as overly eager but Alex was excited to meet! From the start, we bonded over growing up nearby, music interests, childhood movies, travel experiences, shared values and so much more. Alex won Brianna over by agreeing that 27 years old could still be considered mid-twenties. Waterloo Park quickly became a special place — it’s where we had our first kiss, took countless walks, and where Alex proposed in May 2025.