It all started with a dating app. They tried dating within their social circles, but that didn’t quite work out (for the better). Eric came across Deanna’s dating profile on Hinge on this day.
October 31, 2019
Eric liked one of Deanna’s answers. On Hinge, the guy can give a thumbs up or respond to one of the profile prompts, but the girl chooses whether or not she wants to respond.
October 31, 2019
Deanna looked at his profile and thought, “aww he’s cute, I will respond to him!” But at the time, she was still talking and going on dates with a few other people, and so was he.
November 24, 2019
They made their relationship exclusive and official on this date in Gas Lamp San Diego, where Eric asked Deanna to be his girlfriend!
December 24, 2019
Eric’s first time meeting Deanna’s parents, Ken and Esther, and rest of the family in person. They really liked Eric! After returning to San Diego, Eric and Deanna said their first “I’m in love with you.”
November 24, 2020
The first anniversary!
November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving dinner in Sacramento with Eric’s parents and grandparents, along with a beautiful and delicious 10 course meal made by Eric’s parents, Tim and Sandy.
October 02, 2021
One pandemic, one cat, plenty of brunches, and many fun adventures with family and friends later, Eric surprised Deanna with a proposal that she was not anticipating at the time.
October 02, 2021
Even with Deanna living across the street, Eric managed to purchase a beautiful surprise ring, plan this proposal, ask for her parent’s blessing, and gather all their friends without any suspicion from Deanna.
October 02, 2021
Of course she said yes!
October 02, 2021
When they got home, Eric had already planned an engagement party, and Deanna was once again surprised and crying to see so many of her loved ones from SD, OC, and LA come together to celebrate with them.
We want to add a special thanks to Amyra Ramos, one of Deanna’s beautiful bridesmaids, for flying all the way from Guam, and for Jeff Huang, Eric’s best man who drove from Sacramento to both be here for our engagement.