Brielle and Zach first met at graduate school. Zach was working one night as an open lab supervisor in the same room that Brielle decided to study that night. They sparked up conversation and exchanged phone numbers. Later that week, Brielle and Zach met for a bottle of wine and talked for hours. Zach thought they had a great connection but Brielle was not quite sold yet. Zach was persistent though, asking Brielle on a date just a few days later. The date took place at O.C. Whites in downtown St. Augustine where the couple talked for hours once again. This was followed by a romantic walk on the beach and their first kiss! By the end of the night, Brielle was sold and they've been inseparable ever since! Now, 5 years later, they both have finished their doctorate degrees, rescued 2 dogs, and are currently raising their daughter!