Karina & Gabriel met at the tender age of 12 years old in 1996/1997 as 2 rambunctious, rebellious kids in P.S. #3 school in West New York, NJ. They both always stood up for themselves that created a tough skin for both of them, and one of the many things that brought them together many years later. Over 20 years later they reconnected when out of the blue in September 2017, Gabriel messaged Karina on Facebook messenger asking her what she was doing for Halloween that year since he saw she loved going out and hosting events. From there, Karina and Gabriel talked on a friendly level until a few weeks later, October 16, 2017 to be exact, when Gabriel asked Karina for dinner. She obliged, but thought it was just a friendly meet up to catch up after so many years. They had a great dinner & an amazing time at the Coach House and talked for hours. The very next day, Karina went out for $1 taco Tuesday. She was originally going to meet her friends, but they bailed. She remembered how much fun she had with Gabriel the night before, and asked him to join her. He agreed and after that, they danced the night away. That very night, they kissed for the first time & it felt like fireworks. From that day forward, Karina & Gabriel were inseparable and were never apart. Everything felt natural and as if they had been together in many other lifetimes. A little after midnight on April 16th, 2021, Gabriel proposed in their apartment simply in the comfort of their home. The love that Karina & Gabriel feel is one of a kind that is passionate and full of fire, but runs deep like the ocean. They cannot wait to celebrate their love with their nearest and dearest on September 3, 2022!