This story begins separately, in Williamsburg, VA. Carlos and Gabrielle both attended the College of William & Mary, yet never crossed paths as Carlos kept busy with Sigma Chi and the Business School, and Gabrielle spent her time swimming for the Tribe and tripping over every brick on campus. After graduating, they both moved to the DC area with their friends. And here's where our story converges: Gabrielle's Story: Despite a valiant effort, her DC kickball team was beat in their first playoff game on the National Mall. To celebrate their immediate loss, Gabrielle celebrated with her roommate Suzanne at a house party on H Street, and invited her other teammate David. David, taking his sweet time, finally showed up and brought along his 3 other roommates, Peter, Carter, and of course, Carlos. Gabrielle quickly hit it off with Carlos - his kind eyes and witty personality immediately drew Gabrielle to him. They raced through a very crowded H Street Festival to get to Biergarten Haus, where Carlos introduced her to German biers. They had their first kiss on the rooftop of the bar, and Carlos told Gabrielle he loved her (it only took a few hours!) Carlos' Story: Carlos, Peter, and Carter, met their roommate David at a house party on H Street. Carlos saw Gabrielle and found the courage to talk to her. Soon after, she challenged him to a race through the crowds at the H Street Festival to Biergarten Haus. They talked, they laughed, they hit it off. At the end of the evening, Gabrielle said to let her know what Carlos and his roommates were doing later that night, to which he responded, “Ok will DO", to which Gabrielle heard Carlos say “I love YOU.” Carlos denied it, but spontaneously kissed her anyways. Five years, an apartment, and countless adventures later, Carlos proposed in Meridian Hill Park. They then celebrated with family and friends at their favorite bar, Cotton & Reed. We are so excited for September 2020, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! <3 G&C