Originally meeting at Towson University, Brandon and Amanda started their relationship on September 10th 2016 at 天天ラーメン (Ten Ten Japanese Ramen, R.I.P) after their first date at the Baltimore Science Center (a perfect combination of both of their interests).

Many study dates, church activities, pragmatic food hunting, and scary movies were enjoyed in the midst of their relationship; until things took a drastic change.

In 2019, Brandon got an opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of working and living in Japan. Right before Amanda started the first year of her Master's program at the University of Delaware, they planned a trip for Amanda to visit Brandon in Kobe, Japan.

After a week filled with sushi, playing with monkeys and ferrets, zip-lining through the tree tops with new Japanese friends, and much more; Brandon proposed to Amanda at 明石海峡大橋 (Akashi Kaikyo Bridge), the world's largest suspending bridge. Brandon chose this spot to symbolize that no matter how far apart they might be (6813.95 miles to be exact) their commitment to love one another will always keep them firmly connected.