Sophia and Jonathan met for the first time at Corona Del Mar beach. Instantly there was a connection. There on that warm summer day lying on the beach, the two of them discovered they had many common interests ranging from backpacking and climbing to favorite composers and musical artists. After the beach, they continued the date into the evening. After they enjoyed a romantic night eating sushi they stayed up into the early hours of the morning sitting in Jonathan's car, chatting and listening to music. The two of them were growing to be inseparable.

Sophia and Jonathan shared many interests when they met. They also discovered new interests together, one of them being snorkeling. For Sophia and Jonathan's three-year anniversary they traveled to Catalina island and explored the tropical sea life that thrives right off the coast. Right after snorkeling, on the beach, Jonathan decided to ask for Sophia's hand in marriage.