Mark and Reyna’s love story began with a fateful meeting at a young adults group at Celebration Church, where an undeniable spark first ignited. A magical evening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, accompanied by a mutual friend, set the stage for something deeper.

Days later, Reyna’s playful invitation for a movie night in their group chat led to what became their unofficial first date, where their connection blossomed. The next day, as they shared their dreams and interests, they made a quiet promise to explore what could unfold after three dates.

Each date was more enchanting than the last—dining at a cozy German restaurant, sharing laughter at glow-in-the-dark mini golf, and savoring an intimate evening at Epcot’s Japanese restaurant. But it was on their unforgettable fourth date, under a sky illuminated with fireworks at the rooftop Coke Bar, that Mark asked Reyna to be his girlfriend, and in that perfect moment, she joyfully said yes.

Two years into their relationship, Mark planned the perfect surprise to ask Reyna to marry him. The setting was the Celebration Church Christmas party at the Winter Park Events Center on December 14, 2023. The ring had arrived just that day, and most of their friends, along with a few from church, were in on the secret. A friend had even taken Reyna to get her nails done a week prior to avoid suspicion.

That evening, Mark arrived early, making sure the photographer was ready. When Reyna and their friends gathered for a group photo, a friend discreetly handed Mark the ring, which he had hidden earlier. After the picture, Mark asked Reyna to stay for a few more shots. As they posed, he pulled out the ring box, dropped to one knee, and, though barely able to speak, her reaction said it all. Reyna’s mouth opened in shock, her knees buckled, and Mark caught her as she began to cry and nod. The room erupted in applause, and that was the beginning of the future they would share.

The beginning to their forever.

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