How did you meet?
Tinder

Who made the first move?
Michael

What first attracted you to each other?
Chiante: I thought Michael was very handsome the first time I seen him. He was a great conversationalist and always kept me laughing.
Michael: I was used to all mean and crazy females. Chiante was the first nice, attractive, and well-spoken woman I've ever encountered. Just to keep it a buck.

What is your favorite memory with each other?
Chiante: My favorite memory was Valentines Day in 2022. He surprised me with chocolates, fruit, and dressed our room up with rose petals, colorful lights and candles. It was so romantic and thoughtful, it made me really happy.
Michael: Staying in our Airbnb in Costa Rica, both of us terrified of the gecko-infested house. I came up with the wild idea of beating them with a wet towel so we could sleep. In the end, we gave up and had to find a hotel for the night, leaving the Airbnb behind.

What is your favorite way of spending time together?
Chiante: My favorite way of spending time together is blasting music in the car, going to a nice restaurant and seeing a play/musical.
Michael: Going out to new restaurants and comedy shows.

How did you get engaged?
On Easter, Michael took Chiante to dinner at The Bygone, enjoying a beautiful evening together. After dinner, he led her to the Baltimore Harbor, where a Flohome (a mix between a boat and an Airbnb) was waiting.
As they stepped onto the top deck, Chiante was completely unaware of what was about to happen. The space was beautifully decorated, and a few close friends and family were seated, watching with quiet excitement. It wasn’t until she noticed their smiling faces that she froze, realizing something was up.
Michael took her hand and gently guided her toward a rose-covered heart backdrop. With nerves and love in his voice, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Chiante said yes—and the rest is history.

Why did you decide on a destination wedding?
Our happy place has always been anywhere by the water. Warm, tropical, and surrounded by the vibrant energy of Latin culture. Knowing this, Michael felt it was only right for us to say “I do” in a place that truly feels like us.
At first, Chiante was a bit hesitant, but after diving into the possibilities, we realized there was no better place to begin our forever. And so, we took the leap to choose Cancun to host one of the most important days of our lives.