We're getting married!

Chris and Erin met through mutual friends in Clearwater in 2013. Their early years together were shaped by adventure and distance, with Chris serving on active duty in the Air Force and the two navigating a long-distance relationship. After a few years, their romantic chapter paused, but their connection never faded. They stayed good friends and Erin visited Chris at every base he was stationed at, from Texas to Idaho and England to California. When Chris transitioned to the Air Force Reserves and moved back to Tampa, their story came full circle. On January 10, 2024, Chris asked Erin to be his girlfriend on Clearwater Beach — a place that has always held special meaning for them. It’s where they spent countless days together, and where Chris first told Erin he loved her. He (finally!) proposed on May 30, 2025, at sunset on the rooftop of Capa at the Four Seasons Orlando — a perfect moment marking the beginning of their next chapter. They are so excited to celebrate their special wedding day with all their closest family and friends on one of their favorite, most memorable beaches.