February 14, 2021: Stephen asked Karissa on a Zoom date where they played “36 Questions To Fall In Love”. We talked for 4 hours and barely got half-way through the questions. March 20, 2021: After many follow-up Zoom dates (yes, we finished the questions), FaceTimes, phone calls, and texts, we had our first in-person date. A picnic in the park with grilled cheeses and lots of smiles. We became official. 2021-2023: Many memories made - game nights, weddings, Sunday dinners, dates, moving in together. We took trips to Connecticut, Maine, Delaware, and a big trip to Ireland, The United Kingdom, Italy, and The Netherlands. December 25, 2023: Stephen pulled off the ultimate surprise Christmas morning and proposed! It was so special spending time alone together and then getting to share the exciting news with our loved ones. ~ We’ve truly enjoyed having this time together to celebrate being engaged and plan the most magical wedding. ~ July 19, 2025: We’re getting married!!!