Destiny…and a sprinkle of luck, brought Ariana and Chris together. The journey that brought these soulmates together began in the fall of 2019, when they walked past each other in a hallway. Ariana smiled at Chris, and he knew then that Ariana was special in the best of ways. With the seeds of love planted, it was only a matter of time before things blossomed. Chris and Ariana had their first date on Halloween at a local coffee shop. Going into 2020, nothing was going to stop Chris and Ariana’s love from growing, not distance, nor even the pandemic. Memories were formed, and love grew as Chris, Ariana, and Landyn (Ariana’s son) continued to forge an inseparable bond as a family. Inevitably, a milestone was reached; Chris proposed to Ariana on October 30, 2022. With Landyn's blessing, Ariana and Chris are excited to wed and become one on September 29, 2023, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.