Who Is Lea Michele's Husband? All About Zandy Reich

Lea Michele found her Prince Charming in her husband, Zandy Reich.

The couple, who started as longtime friends, first stepped out together in 2017 while holding hands on a walk after grabbing lunch in New York City.

The following year, Reich popped the question. 

"I think the first thing I said to him was, 'Stop joking around!' So I was super surprised," the New Year's Eve actress told PEOPLE of Reich's proposal.

On March 9, 2019, Michele tied the knot with the businessman and entrepreneur in an intimate and romantic ceremony in Northern California.

"We are so excited to be married and grateful to be surrounded by our friends and family," the pair told PEOPLE. "And most of all, we're so happy to spend the rest of our lives together."

So who is Lea Michele's husband? Here's everything to know about Zandy Reich and his relationship with the Glee alum.

He's in the fashion industry

Reich, who was previously the head of business development for the clothing brand Theory, is the president of the clothing company AYR, which stands for "All Year Round."

"They were introduced by Lea's best friend, Stephanie Levinson," a source told PEOPLE in April 2018. "Zandy is best friends with Stephanie's husband, so they all know and love each other. He's a very business-minded guy and super smart."

Added the source of AYR, "Lea's always been a big fan of the clothing company and has worn their clothes to events."

He's a Philadelphia native and played lacrosse in college

According to E!, Reich graduated with a finance degree in 2005 from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was also the senior starting captain for the lacrosse team.

"I initially didn't want to stay so close to home, but I realized that it was nice because I could be as close or as seemingly far as I wanted; that it was up to me," he told Penn Athletics in June 2016. "I love Philly, I knew plenty of people who'd gone to Penn, and it just really proved to be the best mix between athletics and academics."

On what leadership skills he picked up, Reich said: "Not only as a captain, but also as an older guy and one who has seen significant playing time, guys look to me as a role model. I've learned how to lead by example."

"Actions speak louder than words, so they look to what I bring to the field and how I handle other situations," he continued. "But, other people do that for me, too. We have all learned how to pick each other up and keep going; how to give that boost we need. We rely on each other."