How we met

Nicole beat Mel in a bike race, and the rest is history.

Mel's team, ultra violet, thought they were way too cool, so i knew i had to beat them to get her attention. Luckily they took their leadout right up the middle, so i was able to come around Mel at the line. it got her attention, all right.

- Nicole

Nicole was very cocky, but also very cute. i had to let her win so she'd feel confident enough to come talk to me. she's never let me forget it (but it worked!).

- Mel

The Proposal

mel’s proposal

Early in our relationship, we took a really memorable trip to Paris. I knew I wanted to recreate our favorite day from that trip—but it meant I had to hang onto the ring for a full week in France.

Finally, on the last day of our trip, I convinced Nicole to abandon her shopping spree on the Champs-Élysées to have a picnic in Montmartre. As we happily settled onto the grass in front of the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica with our charcuterie spread and a bottle of red wine, I finally got up the courage to pop the question.

I had a hunch that Mel might propose on the trip, but it had come down to our last day together so i'd given up hope! Then she leaned in close, and i glanced over at her phone where the headline proposal was in all caps. We both started crying and of course, i said yes!

- Nicole

Mel loves a good beach trip, so we decided to visit Tulum in January 2024. One night by the pool, champagne in hand, I slipped a ring on her finger and told her I couldn't wait to spend the rest of our lives together.

nicole’s proposal

Nicole isn't one for speeches, so she was short and to the point. i didn't think she was also planning to propose, so i was totally surprised (but thrilled when i saw the diamonds). it was perfectly true to her, and us!

- Mel