We were set up on a blind date in the beginning of the pandemic by a mutual friend. Our first date was at a Polish bar & restaurant called Solidarity in Santa Monica. Dating during the shutdown meant that most of our dates were confined to hikes, park picnics, and Netflix binges on the couch. Fast forward one year, a golden doodle named Milo, a trip to Serbia to meet the Glisic Family, and 100+ Netflix shows, Marko proposed in our favorite park here in Santa Monica. Our paparazzi photographer Michelle Freitas was also hiding behind a tree to snap photos while our family and friends were waiting at home for a surprise celebration with us!