September 2015 - The Beginning Brianna and Brent met at Bentley University through the Bentley Microfinance Group (BMG) in 2015. Brianna interviewed and hired Brent as her Director of External Relations while she held the Presidency! Starting as just acquaintances at first, Brianna and Brent's relationship blossomed into a friendship as the years (and BMG Street Outreaches) went on. February 2018 - Love is in the Air! After Brianna returned from studying abroad in Seville and Brent's summer stint in Franklin, MA, Brent asked Brianna to grab coffee with him at the on-campus cafe, La Cava. Brent wanted to ask Brianna about her travels in Europe as he had just attained his passport and was "planning a trip to Europe with friends." Between their busy schedules, Brent thought Brianna didn't want to meet up with him. However, the two finally found time on February 14, 2018. Coincidence? Ask Brent... Brianna knew something was afoot when she asked when he planned to take this Europe trip. Brent responded "in a year and a half when I graduate." With that suave move, Brent had to court Brianna an additional six weeks before officially dating (worth it!). June 2021 - Together at Last After years of long distance with too many flights, train rides, and road trips to count, Brent and Brianna finally found their way to the same city. The two are now thrilled to call Washington, D.C. their home as they begin to grow their life together! March 2022 - The Proposal Brent proposed to Brianna while hiking with her parents Patty and Brian on the Awa'awapuhi Trail to the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii. Despite the "moderate" trail rating on AllTrails, its 1,945 foot descent on slippery terrain added an extra flair of danger to Brent's grand proposal plan. Nevertheless, once the group made it the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Brent could not have been more ready to propose to the love of his life. After Brent went down on one knee and Brianna said "YES!", the group ate lunch, fed some wild chickens, and effortlessly climbed the 1,945 foot ascent back to the car. October 2023 - Meant to Bri! We are ecstatic to celebrate our marriage with our friends and family! Another chapter will be added to our love story and writing it with you all is a dream come true. Bring your dancing shoes!