We met in the most romantic way a millennial couple can meet - on a dating website. After exchanging horror movie recommendations, Austin asked Xanic for her number. She declined. Still, he persevered and asked to go out on a date. Xanic was hesitant but a voice inside her said something that changed her mind. It said "Hey, free food." They didn't end up eating because they were too busy enjoying themselves. After several hours of getting to know each other they decided to take a walk... in a cemetery. That's how they knew they had found a special person.

While walking through the tropics room in the Chicago Garfield Conservatory, Austin and Xanic were pointing out different plants and critters among the mossy rocks. Austin let Xanic go ahead of him and while she was viewing the koi pond, he asked her "What type of plant is that?" Xanic turned to find his mother's heirloom engagement ring resting on the moss. They both blacked out and Austin forgot to ask if she would marry him, but she still said yes instantly.