Alaina and Aaron first met as coworkers in 2016 working at a health and wellness clinic. Aaron admired Alaina's work ethic from afar and wanted to learn more about her. Alaina could not help but be drawn in by Aaron's charismatic personality. Later they started talking more and Aaron took Alaina out for dinner on her birthday in 2017. As coworkers they both wanted to keep their relationship under wraps, but quickly it became impossible as their relationship developed and their feelings for each other deepened. They continued to date and Alaina brought Aaron to a place very special to her to meet more of her friends- Madison, WI. After indoctrinating Aaron into a Badger fan Aaron officially asked Alaina to be his girlfriend. From there the rest is history! After two arduous grad programs (a Doctorate in Physical Therapy for her and a Master's in Public Health for him), working odd jobs, a pandemic, getting started in their respective careers, fostering several dogs, many camping trips and living in Humboldt Park for the past 7 years —it was time to make things official. In February 2025 Aaron planned a romantic trip to New York since Alaina had never been. Alaina got her nails done for the 3rd time in her life because she of course was the most patient girlfriend, but had a feeling this could be ‘THE’ weekend. Aaron kept Alaina on her toes the entire trip much to Alaina’s chagrin and proposed in Central Park two hours before their flight took off back to home. And of course she started crying tears of joy before she even saw the ring in his hand. Throughout their relationship, Aaron and Alaina have had the most exceptional support from their families and friends. They couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate their past relationship and beginning of their marriage than to party the night away in an outdoor cave speakeasy!