Monique and Jon met in 4th grade, catechism class at Saint Peter Claver. Monique was the shy girl that didn’t talk to anyone and Jon was the “cool kid” that wouldn’t stop talking. Through elementary school they alter served together at church and Monique developed a small crush on Jon. As they entered middle school Jon and Monique went their separate ways but Monique's crush came back and blossomed when they sat next to each other on the long flight to Washington D.C. for their 8th grade field trip. After that trip they stayed friends for another year. It wasn't until the summer before their sophomore year that Monique mustered up the courage to tell Jon her feelings; luckily they were mutual. They started dating on July 23, 2010.
On December 13, 2017.after 7 and half years of dating, Jon took Monique back to where they first met, Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church. Jon walked her over to the lawn where they had shared so many fun memories, looked at Monique and said "Nothing is certain in this world except for you; I love you with my whole heart." And with that he got down on one knee and asked Monique the question she (and all their family and friends) had been waiting for. "Will you marry me?" She said "Yes!"