AS TOLD BY RYAN Where to begin with this love saga! Francesca and I first met at a Christmas party in 2018 while eating a bowl of puppy chow. I know.. very romantic! A couple weeks after the party, we became good friends and I knew this woman was something special. Francesca and I were close friends for about a year before we started dating. I always told my friends if there was anyone in the group I could see myself dating it was Ces, but our personalities were way too similar and it would never work out.. so I thought! Fast forward to January 15th where we had our first date at Pakpao Thai Food and talked for an hour before ordering. This was the first time I noticed how intentional Ces is and how much she cherishes our friendship. Our flirtatious personalities along with our “yes” mentality led us to many unforgettable trips and the sweetest of memories we will never forget. June 21st, 2021 is one of the greatest days I get to replay on repeat. The setting could not have been more beautiful. I was overlooking mountain ranges in the Sequoia National Forest and little did Ces know I was going to propose to her in one of her favorite places.. Hume Lake. As I heard the car drive up, I realized this was “the moment” everyone talks about and man I was ready. Ces got out of the car and some of my favorite photos were snapped of my soon-to-be fiancé. Now for many of you who know Francesca, she normally says the first thing that comes to mind.. especially if she is so surprised and says, ‘’Oh Shit!” Wow, I love this woman. Ces and I have traveled to many places, gone on beautiful hikes, and created a library full of memories we will cherish forever. I am excited for this next season of MARRIAGE (yeah baby!!!) and all it has for us. The best is yet to come. We look forward to celebrating with you all on our special day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!