Almost 9 summers ago, we were 20 years old when our paths crossed for the first time. The connection between us was instantly magnetic! We were both enjoying a beautiful Arizona summer day at a friend's house when we inevitably locked eyes inside the patio door. We subconsciously noticed a special sparkle in each other's eyes & Chase's charming personality instantly put a huge smile on my face. We spent the rest of the night talking as if we had known each other forever, feeling comfortable in each other's presence. From that day forward, we spent every day together knowing our lives would never be the same.

It was a beautiful Monday at the Moon Palace resort in Cancun. We had a great day relaxing under the hot Mexico sun together and playing games at the pool. That evening, we went to an outdoor bar with swings to admire the gorgeous tropical sunset. The sky was beautiful as we looked for the perfect spot to take pictures together, and chose a nearby bridge over the water. As we walked to the center of the bridge, Chase playfully twirled me in the sunlight and pulled me in for a kiss. That moment already feeling perfect turned into a fairytale when Chase proceeded to ask me to marry him! I was overwhelmed with euphoria shouting "YES!".