How They Met Bryce and Leona’s story began with one perfectly timed swipe. It was Labor Day weekend in September 2022, and both of them were this close to deleting Hinge. Leona was ready to walk away from dating altogether, while Bryce held onto the quiet hope that the app still had one last match waiting for him. Just moments before Leona signed off for good, the algorithm matched them — a simple swipe that would change everything. What started as one final chance quickly turned into a connection they never expected, and the rest is history. ⸻ The Proposal Their proposal story took place in the breathtaking Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden in Hawai‘i. Surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, Bryce had planned every detail flawlessly — including the biggest secret of all. Leona’s mom carried the ring the entire time since Bryce purchased the ring, ensuring Leona wouldn’t suspect a thing. With her parents and aunt beside them, Bryce created the perfect moment. When he got down on one knee, the surprise was complete, the plan was a success, and Leona’s “yes” came with happy tears and Hawaii’s natural beauty all around them. ⸻ Their Favorite Memory One of the moments that defines their relationship is their second date — a story that still makes everyone smile. Instead of choosing a simple dinner or movie, Bryce took Leona to a wedding, an actual wedding of one of his military friends. It was bold, unexpected, and a little chaotic, but it became the moment something shifted for them. Standing together at someone else’s celebration, they felt the spark that would eventually grow into the love they share today.