In the winter of 2024, what began as Chris’s very first Hinge date and Sarah’s not-so-first became the match that changed everything. Some might credit luck or Chris’s data-driven approach, but they both know it was God’s hand bringing their paths together. Their first date took place on a rainy day in NYC. Chris, who normally eats twice as much as Sarah, could barely touch his food while she happily finished most of it. He also forgot an umbrella, so Sarah shared hers and unknowingly set the tone for the closeness to come. What began shyly soon unfolded into deep conversation, making five hours pass by in what felt like minutes. That one rainy afternoon led to another date the very next day and many more after that. Chris made more trips from New Jersey to New York than ever before to see Sarah, and each one reminded him he had found someone truly worth crossing the river for.

Early on in their relationship, Chris told Sarah he could see their future leading to marriage. Sarah started to feel the same but kept her guard up - and Chris simply said, “You’ll see eventually.” Chris was right. In August 2025, they visited Korea and met each other’s families, and with everyone’s blessing, a wedding date was set before the proposal. What Sarah didn’t know was that Chris had already been planning the proposal in detail. He decided her 30th birthday was the perfect moment to start a new chapter together. He told her they had a “photoshoot,” which Sarah believed just long enough to pose awkwardly - until Chris dropped to one knee and asked her to spend forever with him. She happily said yes. With Chris’s thoughtful planning and Nicole and Sharon’s help throwing an engagement party with their beloved friends, Sarah had the best 30th birthday ever.