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Chip and Joanna Gaines are known for their house-flipping prowess.

They are the married stars of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” and the creators of theMagnolia connection.

Chip and Joanna Gaines smiling

Joanna has said that she knew she would marry Chip on their first date.

However, before they got married, they had a few missteps that almost broke them apart.

This caused the two of them to break up briefly.

Joanna and Chip Gaines on the red carpet

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Thankfully, they got back together.

Joanna added, “Before the week was even out, we were meeting at a taco shop.”

Chip and Joanna Gaines smiling

Despite some tumultuous first years of their marriage, it has been going strong for 20 years.

However, Chip’s proposal to Joanna was a bit unconventional.

In December 2002, he popped the question in a shopping mall.

Joanna got to design her ring right then and there.

The couple got married in May 2003.

Joanna remarked how their match-up was surprising even to them.

Joanna’s engagement ring was also mentioned in the “Access” interview.

The interviewer asked why Joanna didn’t want to get her diamond upgraded when Chip offered.