Before we fell in love, we fell for the marketing of Hinge, “the app that’s meant to be deleted.” Turns out, they knew exactly what they were doing. Our very first conversation actually started as a debate over Carla’s profile prompt: “We’re the same type of weird if you drink red wine with ice cubes.” Kev didn’t swipe away, instead he entertained the wine on the rocks lifestyle and eventually asked Carla out in his best Spanglish: “¿Quieres tener un date conmigo?” Not perfect, but somehow perfect enough. Our first date was on February 13, 2023, at Fresa’s. Kevin was doing Sober February, but that didn’t stop Carla from ordering a margarita (with Tajín on the rim, of course). Eventually Carla ended the night with the most awkward side hug imaginable, leaving Kevin convinced she was not interested. Spoiler: she was. Not long after, Kevin planned a birthday date for Carla at The Mansion for a candlelit Taylor Swift symphony. It was one of those nights that felt bigger than just a date. It was… enchanting. Kevin has always had a way of celebrating birthdays. So on April 10th, 2025, when Kevin suggested renting a retro boat to celebrate Carla’s 30th birthday, it felt like just another one of his thoughtful, creative dates. Until he got down on one knee. Carla did not just say yes. She blurted out, “Are you kidding me??? Of course!!” And now here we are. We will say our vows at St. Mary’s Cathedral and then celebrate with all of you at The Mansion, the same place that holds one of our earliest memories together. We cannot wait to celebrate our story with the people who mean the most to us.