In 2020, while the world was slowing down, fate had other plans for Kyler and Mariah. They met while living in Southern California, not knowing a global pandemic was about to shape their relationship in a way they never expected.

With restaurants and events on pause, they built their connection in the great outdoors: hiking and exploring the beauty of Southern California's mountains, beaches, and deserts. They grew to love each other's company, no matter how simple the day was.

A year later, life took Kyler back to the Bay Area, where he had lived before the pandemic. They began a long-distance relationship, which turned out to be a surprisingly easy chapter for them. Monthly visits and nightly phone calls made the miles between them feel smaller, and the time apart only deepened their appreciation for one another. In 2022, Mariah took the leap, moving to Foster City to join him, and they've been happily calling it home ever since.

In April 2025, during a camping trip, they set out on a hike with a picnic lunch in tow. Somewhere between the sunshine, the laughter, and the perfect spring day, Kyler asked a question that would change everything, and Mariah said yes.

This past September marked 5 years together, and in July, they'll say I do surrounded by the people they love most!

M&K

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