Brandon would have never guessed that moving to an apartment on Columbia Pike in Arlington, VA would change his life. Leslie had been living across the street from his new place for several years, and just a few weeks after Brandon moved in, he and Leslie met by chance on St. Patrick's Day at the neighborhood bar, William Jeffrey's Tavern. After a few months of "hanging out," they were both ready to make it official in September.

Six years of dating, a couple of breakups and makeups, a crazy energetic puppy, job and lifestyle changes, and multiple moves (including to a new state) couldn't break Brandon and Leslie apart. They put in the work and were both ready to take the next step. Brandon received the permission of Leslie's parents to propose, along with Leslie's Aunt Bonnie's diamond, that Leslie had been saving. Brandon coordinated with Leslie's mom to have the diamond reset with a new band back in Alexandria, and she brought it along as the family met on their annual summer trip in the Outer Banks. Brandon planned to propose at Jockey's Ridge at sunset following dinner at their favorite burger spot, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint. The wind and Leslie weren't cooperating with his plans. After dinner at Jack Brown's, they returned to their rental home to pick up Bodhi for a walk to the boardwalk in Duck, NC, where Brandon caught Leslie off guard with the proposal. Brandon made sure to propose in Leslie's favorite place, where they have made many lasting memories together. They can't wait to add their wedding to those cherished moments.