It all started on Gabi’s 25th birthday—cue the confetti and fate! Brian flew from his hometown of Sacramento to Austin to visit a friend (who just so happened to be dating one of Gabi’s best friends). That’s how he ended up at the birthday bash… and the moment he saw Gabi, he was swept off his feet. After a few magical weeks in Austin, Brian headed back to Sacramento—but he couldn't quite shake the spark. Social media kept the connection alive, and not long after, Brian took a leap of faith (and packed a few suitcases) and moved to Austin. A month later, destiny had another twist: they flew to Chicago for a wedding—the wedding of the very friends who introduced them. Gabi was a bridesmaid, Brian a groomsman, and of course, they were paired together. Yes, they already walked down the aisle once! Back in Austin, Brian started casually inviting Gabi to her favorite brewery or out bowling with friends. But it wasn’t until he secretly picked up her tab at Lala’s (a twinkly Christmas bar) that Gabi knew—this guy’s into me. Then came the clincher: Brian sent her a recording of an original love song he’d written—about her. Yep. Game over. Two months into dating, Gabi asked the classic, “Sooo… am I your girlfriend or what?” And the rest, as they say, is history. Seven years, countless belly laughs, backyard BBQs, card game face-offs, and spontaneous dance parties later… we’re getting married!