Gabi and Ryan met at East Tennessee State University, where they were both involved in Greek life organizations and studying Criminal Justice. Their first date was at the Stateline Drive-In movie theater. Gabi and Ryan started dating on November 1st of 2019. Each year on November 1st, Gabi and Ryan have their photos taken with the Stateline Drive-In movie theater sign. On November 1st of 2024, Ryan proposed to Gabi at their annual photos at Stateline Drive-In movie theater.