Beta Fraternity House, UW
Friends Alex Kirk (Bridesmaid) and Cameron Gregg (Groomsman) introduce Siana and Mike. Sorry to all you fairytale believers but it wasn't love at first sight.
University of Washington Intramural Fields
Mike and Siana played UW intramural soccer together. This is when sparks officially started to fly. Siana discovered the short cut of telling the twins a part. Spoiler alert: Brian has a mole on his face.
1842 22nd Street Seattle, WA
Siana hosted an end of the season intramural soccer team party. The whole team said they would be there except for Mike. Siana was very disappointed that he was not coming. But, he showed up! He came straight from a Construction Management event and looked so handsome dressed in his suit and tie. Insert the butterflies.
That night Siana and Mike had their first kiss and it was magical. Or at least that's how their tequila brains are remembering it. Siana left early the next morning to go home to San Diego for Summer.
Encinitas, CA
Siana and Mike kept in touch. They quickly began talking on the phone or texting everyday. Siana casually invited Mike to visit. It was one of those half invites, hoping he would actually come visit even though she was confident he wouldn't. Mike decided to take a leap of faith and visit Siana in San Diego.
1952 22nd Street Seattle, WA
Siana returns from summer in San Diego. They missed each other. Mike says to Siana "Si, will you be my girlfriend?" What a gentleman. She said "yes" and they officially started dating.
UW Medical Center Hospital Bed
Siana was very sick so Mike took her to the UW Medical Center. Hospitals are one of Siana's least favorite places. Mike was sitting next to Siana's hospital bed with her hand in his. Worried that he would never get the opportunity to express how he truly felt, Mike got Siana's attention and said "I love you." Her response: "I love you too… but you know I'm going to be okay, right?"
Manhattan Beach, CA
After being in a long distance relationship for almost four years, Mike and Siana moved into their first place together. They are so excited to be able to see each other everyday.
John Muir Trail, CA
Mike embarked on quite the journey, a 5 day 4 night backpacking trip with Siana's family of five. What a brave man... He survived and he loved it!
Mammoth Lakes, CA
After getting Greg's permission, Mike did not waste any time. He literally proposed less than 24 hours later. Here is how it happened...
Greg, Lori, Julia , Mike, Siana and Guinness puppy went on a scenic hike together. The whole hike, Mike was looking for the perfect spot to propose. There were plenty of options but he could not get Siana to slow down her speedy hiking pace. With the ring loose in his short pocket, he was desperate to get it on her finger. The hike ended and he had missed every opportunity for a scenic proposal. So, Mike got down on bended knee in the parking lot of Lake Mary campground and asked Siana to marry him. Guess what? She said, "YES!"
Siana and Mike say "I Do" and officially start their lives together as Mr. and Mrs. Mayer.
Thank you for being a part of the next chapter of our love story!
Who knows what the future will bring?