The couple met at a mutual friend's house for an all white birthday party. Geno arrived fashionably late, greeted everyone and immediately began offering tequila shots. Vanessa gave a quick hello and turned her attention back to her friends. She was still in graduate school so she left the party early. But before the night ended, they took group photos that were later posted on social media. Although they didn't spend any time together at the party, he later found her in one of the group photos and sent a message. After a few days of chatting he asked her out on a date. They went to a restaurant in Long Beach and then to a scenic overlook to watch the sunset. There, they discovered a shared love of hiking, traveling, chocolate desserts and so much more. The two have been exploring the world together ever since. #PettigrewsSayIDo