Chris and Elena knew each other from SFA, by being involved in different organizations and having mutual friends. To be honest they both don't really remember when or where they met, they just know it was in Nacogdoches! Fast forward to a few years later, Chris came to Houston to visit his best friend Dorian, who is married to Elena's best friend, Tania. Dorian and Tania invited a group of friends out to Little Woodrow’s and that’s where Elena and Chris reunited. A couple of days after, Chris added Elena on Snapchat and sent her a picture of a Coke bottle with her name on it (umm talk about a sign! lol). He asked Elena if she wanted him to get it for her, and Elena said yes thinking he was just being silly and wouldn’t really get it for her. Later that week, Chris called Elena to ask her if she had any plans because he bought the Coke and wanted to give it to her. Elena said she was available and was so nervous/awkward the phone conversation was probably less than a minute long 😅. They met at Tutti Frutti where they sat and talked for hours. Chris claims Elena had zero interest in him as she was always looking away or off at something (little did he know Elena was so nervous!) After that "1/2 date", Chris and Elena kept in touch and then had their real first date. Chris picked up Elena and bought her a CFA gift card (he really knew the way to her heart!). He planned a full day starting off with riding bikes through Buffalo Bayou, kayaking on the bayou, and ended with a sweaty brunch at The Dunlavy (it was JULY in Houston). Fast forward to 4 years later, Chris planned this BEAUTIFUL proposal at Buffalo Bayou where he proposed to Elena in front of his family and Elena's mom and sister.