Some love stories are written on the sand, and for Christina & Van, the volleyball court was just the beginning. Years after meeting on the very courts of Hermosa Beach, Van brought their story full circle with a heartfelt surprise proposal right where it all began.

What made it even more special is that Christina’s parents also met playing volleyball at Manhattan Beach, making this stretch of coastline a truly meaningful place for her family legacy.

With a cover story of meeting up and having dinner with the parents at Hennessey’s Tavern, Van led Christina on a “casual walk” along the beach before popping the question. Little did she know, a full rooftop of their friends and family were gathered nearby, ready for the next surprise.