Chris and Reyna met at the same snowboard shop they used to work at. While they never worked together, through work friends, they saw each other during group outings. It wasn't until the summer of 2020 when Chris finally had the courage to ask Reyna out on a date while on their friends boat. That first date led to many more that summer realizing they enjoyed similar activities as one another. Such activities as snowboarding, working out, love for animals and excitement for other cultures' foods.  

 

At a Halloween Party that same year, it was Reyna who uttered the words "I love you" first. Already knowing he had the same feelings she did, he said it back immediately and added "we should move in together". In February 2021 they finally moved in together. While all their furniture got delayed, it was a moment the two of them were having on the floor, laughing together, enjoying each others company that Chris said "you know I'm going to marry you one day right?" She replied with a "I know".

 

When the trip to Hawaii was planned, all mutual friends thought the proposal was going to happen. Chris kept brushing it off saying they needed to buy a house first before the engagement. That was the story to not give anything away when secretly, he knew it was going to happen. For her birthday, Chris planned a private beach day which was where he was going to pop the question. The clear water and the volcanic mountain range in the background, it was the perfect place for them to officially start their lives together!