Seven years ago, Rachel was a high school junior and Patrick was a fresh graduate. One Saturday night, both decided to attend a friend's social gathering; little did they know this would be the mutual friend that brought them together and changed their lives forever. After being introduced, they learned that they traveled in the same social circles but somehow had never met. Both were immediately interested and spent the night getting to know one another. That evening, the spark was ignited. Little did they know, they would soon be inseparable.

Patrick surprised Rachel with a sweet weekend away at Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach. In the days prior to their weekend trip, Rachel thought it was a little strange that Patrick kept asking about her hair appointment, whether she had a cute outfit prepared, and if it was okay for his family to join them for dinner at the resort. She just assumed Patrick was being his normal, sweet self and she was none the wiser to the real surprise. After dinner he popped the question and she said yes! She was totally caught off guard, but now everything made sense!