- Our Story: How We Met| Zachary & Kiara met through a mutual friend in 2009. (The Version differs depending on who you ask, but that’s another story!) After exchanging messages with each other via social media, the two decided to finally exchange their contact information with each other. The attraction was magnetic!” Dating| Young & Adventurous, these two were practically inseparable. So much so, they even enrolled in some of the same college elective courses. (Wonder whose idea that was?!) Proposal: Zachary proposed to Kiara on June 29th, 2014 after a romantic dinner overlooking the Charlotte, NC skyline over sunset. To conclude the evening, the couple enjoyed a horse & carriage ride through the streets of Downton Charlotte, NC. Now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After almost 12 years together, and a lifetime to go, we can’t wait to celebrate such a joyous occasion with all of you at our wedding ceremony and reception on October 3rd, 2021.