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Christine & Thomas

Our Story

01

Seal Beach

Our first date was in Seal Beach. We talked for hours, opened up to one another, and knew from that first meeting that we had found someone special.

Christine and Thomas standing together on Seal Beach at dusk
02

Aquarium adventures

Thomas's love of saltwater aquariums quickly became something we shared. Whenever we travel, an aquarium is usually somewhere on the itinerary.

Christine and Thomas taking a selfie in front of an aquarium
03

Christmas magic

We both love the Christmas season. Walking through neighborhoods to see the lights has become one of our favorite traditions every year.

Christine and Thomas sitting together among Christmas lights
04

Our first snowboarding trip

Christine's first time snowboarding with Thomas brought plenty of excitement and laughter—and one very sore body by the end of the trip.

Christine and Thomas holding their snowboards at a ski resort
05

Long distance

We spent a meaningful part of our relationship apart while Thomas attended military tech school. There wasn't a day we didn't FaceTime through the night.

Two hands completing a heart shape across a video call
06

The proposal

Thomas proposed at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, a city we visit every year and one that will always hold an extra-special place in our hearts.

Thomas proposing to Christine in the Japanese Tea Garden