Wedding Date on Aug 16, 2019

From the groom: "It was thanks to a long time good friend, Clint, that paired Mark and Kristel together as partners for the Spring 2009 China Nite Fashion Show. Mark was intimidated at the thought of working together with Kristel as an upperclassmen but excited about the opportunity to work with someone interesting and pretty. Kristel was at the time in another relationship but couldn't help herself in taking a certain liking to Mark's goofball charm, fast footwork and iconic laugh. One day after practice, Kristel invited Mark over to her dorm and cooked him an unforgettable meal. It was a simple but delicious dish - chicken wings and rice, but to Mark it felt like home. The two shared a meal, got to know each other a little more and watched through an entire episode of animal planet. From there they both began to open up a bit more and become much closer friends. After just missing each other at the infamous Raps/Seton Hall Catalina Wine Mixer at Wesley Yu's pad (Kristel was on her way out as Mark arrived casually late), the two shared a really quick chat. After some liquid courage and a healthy night of partying, Mark worked up the courage to make the first "move". He texted Kristel, "You're such a good friend." This kept Kristel awake at night thinking wait is this just a friend thing or is there more here? All the while still in another relationship. She couldn't let the text down for another few weeks until she finally had to just call it quits on the other guy and figure out what was up with this "good friend" situation. Mark let it simmer, kept off the phone for a bit, still acting casual at China Nite practice. With RAPS Semi-formal right around the corner, Mark asked Kristel to come with him as his +1. That's when the two FINALLY hit it off. Sitting outside against the window pane at the Seabras Armory, the two shared their first kiss. The next 10 years was history, and onto the next decade :)"