Our story starts the way a lot of modern love stories do—online. At the time, both of us were pretty over dating. Expectations were low, patience was even lower… but somehow, we found each other anyway.

Our first conversations were about Chris being a photographer and Rebecca proudly admitting she was a terrible photographer and videographer. It was easy, funny, and just different enough to keep things interesting.

When we met in person at Loch Bar in Boca, Chris walked in thinking, this might be the one. Rebecca, on the other hand, was a little more skeptical—her first thought was, this guy is definitely a player. (She’ll admit now… she was wrong.)

What changed everything wasn’t one big moment, but something much simpler—Chris was steady. From the very beginning, he never gave Rebecca a reason to question him or what they were building. No guessing games, no doubts. Just consistency, honesty, and showing up.

From there, things started to fall into place quickly.

One of our favorite early memories was a Valentine’s Day trip to New York City—after Rebecca won an all-expenses-paid getaway to see the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary concert. It felt like something out of a movie. And if that wasn’t enough, one of the most unforgettable moments of that trip was singing “Pink Pony Club” together at the piano bar Don’t Tell Mama—loud, carefree, and completely in our own world.

We bonded instantly over our shared love of musicals, travel, and making the most out of every experience. Whether it’s a big trip or just a night out, we’ve always found a way to turn it into an adventure.

Somewhere along the way, things shifted from fun and easy to something deeper. It wasn’t dramatic—it just felt right. Solid. Like we had found our person.

And then, of course, there are the moments that really define us.

Like the time Rebecca accidentally said, “Love ya, bye!” while Chris was walking out the door. He turned around immediately, came back, and said, “I’ve been waiting to say that!”—a moment neither of us will ever forget.

Or Chris randomly asking one day, “Are you my bird?”
As strange as it sounds, that was the moment we both knew… this was serious.

And we can’t forget one of our favorite inside jokes—when a beautifully planned romantic setup at the Boca Resort spa pool greeted us as “Mr. & Mrs. Kakol.” Close enough, right? Or our secret language, “Bu Blah Bly!!!”

Since then, life has been full of adventures, laughter, and a lot of travel—one of our favorite things to do together. Whether we’re exploring somewhere new or just enjoying time at home, we’ve built something that feels fun, easy, and completely us.

At the end of the day, our story isn’t about one perfect moment—it’s about all the little ones. The laughs, the surprises, the trips, the jokes, and the feeling that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be… together.

And we’re just getting started.