Stephanie and Richard have known each other since attending the same elementary school in Orleans. They began dating six years ago while they were both studying Commerce at the University of Ottawa. Richard proposed on Christmas Day in 2009 before beginning his training with the Royal Canadian Air Force. After living in Winnipeg for 2 years, they recently moved back to Ottawa where Stephanie works as an Event Coordinator for Carleton University and Richard flys the Alpha Jet as an Electronic Warfare Officer at 414 Squadron. They recently bought a home in Orleans where they live with their dog Hunter.