Travel back in time with us to December 2021, when we matched on Hinge and hit it off right away! Gabbi was in Charlotte working during her gap year before pursuing medical school and Sebastian had recently moved to the city for work. After some talking, Sebastian worked up the gall to ask Gabbi out on a date to enjoy some wine together at Dilworth Tasting Room on a chilly winter night in January. Sebastian had to take a raincheck on our first date as he contracted COVID on a snowboarding trip, but Gabbi knew there was a spark she had to see out. When we finally had our date, we closed the place down talking late into the night over some wine and cheese. We left the date feeling like we never had before, like we were the main characters in a sappy rom-com not noticing anything else going on around us all evening, just fully entranced in each others presence. Fast forward through many great trips, dates, life changes, and endless fun times together to January 2024. On a New Years trip to Naples, FL, to see Sebastian's family, Sebastian surprised Gabbi with a super secretive sunset proposal complete with the best sunset (see the attached photos) and both of our families running down the beach to celebrate with us. We finished out the night at the Hoyt household surrounded by our family sharing laughter, drinks, and great food around the pool and fire all night long. Our love for each other grows stronger by the day and we cannot wait to continue our story with you all on June 28, 2025!