2015- Kyle and Kristen met while playing an intramural volleyball league at UMass Lowell with their friends. Although sparks didn't fly immediately, they shared many fun memories as friends throughout their years at UML. 2019- With the help of their friends, Kyle and Kristen went from friends to seeing each other in a different light. After spending the week after graduation in Maine getting to know each other better, they came back to hang out in Newburyport where Kyle asked Kristen to be his girlfriend on May 25th. 2020- COVID separated these two for a little but highlights include a trip down to St. Pete's Beach, FL with the Nelsons, Kyle helping Kristen move into her apartment in Brighton, spending Kyle's birthday in his yard sipping margaritas, spending Kristen's birthday making homemade pizzas, and a vacation to a Getaway Cabin in NH where Kyle finally got Kristen into beer! 2021- This year brought a surprise birthday party for Kyle, a trip to NYC with friends, a trip to Charleston, SC, and, last but definitely not least, moving into their apartment in Somerville, MA! 2022- Kristen and Kyle got right into city living with a 4th of July picnic near Quincy Market and multiple dinners in the North End. They flew down to Kyle's parents new home in St. James City, Florida and flew to Europe for the first time with friends to explore Lisbon, Portugal and the island of Madeira, Portugal. 2023- A big year filled with their 4th annual trip to Martha's Vineyard with the Nelsons, a trip to Acadia with friends, their 4th annual trip with their college friends, and a long flight over to Hawaii with the Sousas. The biggest surprise of the year? Kyle popped the question on Plum Island, Newburyport. Following the proposal, Kyle had all of their closest friends and family waiting at Riverwalk Brewery to celebrate. 2024- The two stayed local this year with drives to Burlington, VT, Harwichport, MA, and Newport, RI. Kristen and Kyle also deep dove into wedding planning and are so excited to celebrate the big day with those nearest and dearest! 2025- Loading... new chapter as HUSBAND AND WIFE!