Christian and Kayling first crossed paths at a Halloween party. Both teenagers, they weren't exactly supposed to be there. Kayling couldn't risk going home too late—it would have been too suspicious—and Christian simply didn’t want to leave that night. With every indoor space already occupied, they ended up outside, sharing a trampoline with four other people and just one blanket, including Christian's best man! It was a night that marked the beginning of their unforgettable journey together.

After five months of getting to know each other, Christian decided it was time to ask Kayling to be his girlfriend. The funny part? He was running late for school, so he swung by the store to buy flowers for the big moment—since he was already behind schedule. As he was was walking on campus, the security guard stopped him and jokingly said, “You’re in trouble, huh?” Laughing it off, Christian decided to wait outside Kayling's AVID class until the bell rang, eager for the perfect moment to ask her.

After eight years of dating, Christian knew it was time to make their love official. While planning their annual trip abroad with friends, they chose the Dominican Republic as the perfect destination. Christian, with the help of Kayling’s maid of honor, meticulously planned a proposal that would be unforgettable. As golden hour bathed the scene in warm light, Kayling was overcome with emotion, surrounded by their closest friends. Though Christian, nervous with excitement, forgot to slip the ring on her finger and neither of them remembered to kiss, they shared a moment of laughter and pure joy. Despite the little mishaps, it was a proposal they’ll always cherish and remember with love.