Our story began on a chilly February night in 2017 at the Anytime Fitness in Granby, CT. Brendan, the dashing personal trainer, spotted Cindy struggling to lower a gym bench and came to her rescue. From there, it became a routine for Cindy to join some of his classes, sparking a friendship that blossomed into something more. Six months later, in August, they officially began dating.

Fast forward to 2020, during the pandemic: Brendan visited Cindy’s new studio apartment—and never really left. Together, they accomplished many things, including bringing home Tate, a rescue dog who made them a family in 2022. Then, on a beautiful September day while hiking the Grand Canyon, Brendan realized he couldn’t imagine life without her and proposed. She said yes!