It all started one crisp fall day in 2019 at a cryotherapy and wellness studio in Charlotte, North Carolina — because where else do you meet your future fiancé, right? Chris was there, nursing a hurt shoulder and earning minimum wage while pretending he knew what he was doing. Kathryn, still a fresh face in Charlotte, was out and about exploring the city and decided to try cryotherapy after hearing it could cure just about anything — including headaches! When Kathryn walked in, rocking cutoff jean shorts and a white tee, Chris was instantly smitten. He couldn’t believe this beautiful blonde looked so effortlessly cool while claiming she felt anything but. Kathryn? Well, she was equally charmed by the “desk boy” who was disarmingly handsome and had just the right amount of charm to keep her smiling. Sparks flew. A few weeks later, they met up for drinks, connecting over live tunes, craft brews, and great conversation. It didn’t take long before their friend groups started to merge, and weekend hangouts turned into something way more special. Fast forward a bit, and Chris and Kathryn were moving in together, then making the big leap to Florida to be closer to Kathryn’s family — and for Chris to chase new career dreams. Two years later, they bought their first house — the Avocado Abode because, well, who doesn’t love a good avocado? And then came the magic moment, on St. Patrick’s Day 2024, at the iconic Don CeSar in St. Petersburg, Chris popped the question — because what’s luckier than finding your forever person? Now, after planning an intimate Italian wedding surrounded by family, Chris and Kathryn can’t wait to explore Italy hand-in-hand, soaking up the romance and dreaming about their next big adventure — starting a family and writing their love story, one incredible chapter at a time.