Cooper and Ciara were introduced by mutual friends at a party in Durango, Colorado. Although the introduction was awkward, Cooper used his quick wit to initiate a game of thumb war and proceeded to talk Ciara's ear off about drums. Later that evening Cooper officially charmed Ciara by walking her to her car just in case she needed protection from bears. The next day Cooper found Ciara on Facebook and knew there was a connection when he saw that her cover page was a picture of the Ministry of Silly Walks. Cooper used this opportunity to ask Ciara on a date to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Cooper and Ciara found that Monty Python was not the only connection they shared after an evening conversing about their dreams of traveling the world, hiking great mountain ranges, and similar taste in music. From the start, Cooper and Ciara created a bucket list and have spent the past seven years checking items off. These items include adopting a few fur babies, international travel, sky diving, climbing 14ers, going to concerts, and pursuing career goals. Each bucket list item has been a guiding stepping stone for their relationship leading them to the ultimate adventure of marriage.