Both residing in San Francisco and unknowingly living 3 blocks from each other, fate finally took its place when we connected via Tinder. After a few weeks of texting and with the anticipation building up (and Anthony accidentally deleting Michelle and both having to "swipe right" again, phew), we finally went on our first date at Kokkari in San Francisco. After our first date (which lasted for 4 hours), we knew there was something extremely special between us. Michelle was instantly attracted to Anthony's outgoing and charming personality and of course, his sense of humor. Anthony was immediately attracted to Michelle's warm smile and genuinely sweet personality, among many others. From that point on, the dates quickly became more and more frequent, and the rest is history! Fast forward 2 years, a new home in the East Bay, 1 new cat (Louie) and 2 Southeast Asia vacations later, we are excited to get married and continue making wonderful memories together as husband and wife.

In July 2017, Michelle and Anthony went to Annapolis, Maryland to visit one of Anthony's closest friends (and our officiant!) Daniel and his wife Amanda. One evening, Daniel and Amanda planned to take us on a sunset cruise around South River. They suggested that we stop off at a restaurant called Mike's for drinks and appetizers before dinner. After going around the river on the boat for a little bit, we went back to the dock to go to the restaurant. We pulled up to the dock and as Daniel and Amanda were tying up the boat, they suggested that we go put our name in. The sunset was stunning and Michelle really wanted to take a picture of her and Anthony. Anthony told her that they'd have someone take one. As we were walking on the dock towards the restaurant, Anthony said that we'd go back and have Daniel take a picture of us. Michelle was a little surprised that he wanted to go back, but a few seconds later, he turned around and got down on one knee and proposed! Everyone had been in on the plan (except for Michelle, of course!). It was truly one of the most memorable and magical moments that we will never forget! That night, we went to a celebratory dinner and continued the celebrations over the weekend in Washington, DC.