They met at a mutual friend's house for Saturday Game Night. Between Uno and Cards Against Humanity, they started talking to each other and hung out until almost 2am. That following Thursday, April 6th, Bryan met Carissa at the Denver Biscuit Company in Stapleton, CO where they continued their conversation and therefore their budding relationship.
Thirteen and a half months after they met, they went on a long weekend vacation over Memorial Day to Colorado Springs, CO. They spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday spelunking in Cave of the Winds, riding in a helicopter over the Royal Gorge, exploring the Royal Gorge Bridge and attractions, walking around Old Colorado City Territory Days, catching the Avenger's Infinity War at a local theater, and eating some amazing sushi. On Monday, they were once again down in Canon City where Bryan surprised Carissa with an off road jeep tour through Red Canyon Park. At the top of the Park, overlooking a beautiful valley, Bryan proposed to Carissa where she accepted and they continued on their tour through the canyon. They then spent the early afternoon celebrating at Holy Cross Abbey and Winery with a VIP tasting.