It was a match on Hinge (the dating app). We met up shortly after talking for a bit in downtown Saratoga and had an amazing time with lots of laughs and gluten free chicken nuggets. Come to find out we lived three blocks away from each other and this first date would change our lives forever.

In true Hallmark fashion, Shawn proposed at a Christmas tree farm. While we picked out our first Christmas tree together, Shawn got down on one knee with an ornament inscribed with “Will you marry me?” and a ring.