Michaela and Bryant's journey began after they matched on a dating app right at the beginning of the Pandemic. Discovering that they had a genuine connection, their first date was a masked walk through Balboa Park filled with tons of conversation, 6 feet of distance, and fist bumps instead of hugs. Over the next couple of months, they continued getting to know each other and after a fun-filled Halloween celebration dressed as an alien and a very accurate rendition of Prince in his Purple Rain video, they've been inseparable ever since.

The years that followed have been filled with new adventures, new friends who have become family, and new endeavors for the happy couple. When Bryant's new job at Parson's required him to come back into the office, Michaela made the decision to follow him back east where they settled in Arlington, VA. Exploring a new city together while also getting to spend time with friends and family brought endless core memories for which Michaela and Bryant will forever be grateful. As much fun as they've had on the east coast, the couple is thrilled to be settled back in SoCal for the foreseeable future. They can't wait to celebrate their wedding with all of their favorite people!