We're getting married!

Hanna and Carlos' journey started at the end of their freshmen year of college at George Mason University. They initially met at the Johnson Center common area where Carlo was recruiting members for the Filipino Cultural Association with his friends. They called Hanna over thinking that she was Filipino. She introduced herself to Carlo, and instead of saying anything back, Carlo waved. They continued to see each other at the tables after that and in between dance practices and swapping notes for their nutrition class, their friendship slowly evolved.

It all began on Christmas Day in 2019. Carlo and Hanna were both first celebrating Christmas with Hanna's family. At one point during the Secret Santa portion of their festivities, she noticed a big box in Carlo's pocket. Little did she know, it was the ring box! Carlo had to think on his feet and covered it up by saying that it was his keys. Hanna was so wrapped up and happy with the Christmas spirit that she didn't think too much of it. Fast forward to that night, Hanna and Carlo both left to go spend Christmas with Carlos' side of the family. On the way there, they saw Hanna's sister on the same road they were. Again, Carlo had to quickly cover it up before Hanna caught on! She was still so wrapped up in the holiday spirit, she laughed it off. When they got there, they were surrounded by family who came near and far. Carlo got down on one knee and Hanna cried her eyes out.