We met in high school when Luke became friends with Abbie’s friends, and the two of us clicked instantly. What started as an easy friendship quickly turned into something more. Wherever Luke went, Abbie followed—and wherever Abbie went, Luke was never far behind. From those early days, it was clear our story was just beginning.

Luke officially asked Abbie out, and their first date was one to remember—dinner at Pogolino’s in Festus, followed by a cornhole tournament and a spontaneous trip to Walmart. In the Walmart parking lot, Luke asked Abbie to be his girlfriend, turning an ordinary night into the start of something truly special.

Luke proposed to Abbie on December 6, 2025. What started as a simple trip to Lebanon, Missouri to pick up their golden retriever puppy, Maggie, quickly turned into an unforgettable adventure. After getting Maggie, their car broke down, leaving them stranded for four hours trying to make it back. While Luke and Abbie were busy calling tow trucks and figuring out how to get home, their friends and family were secretly decorating their house for Luke’s proposal. After a long, exhausting day filled with unexpected twists, they finally arrived home—where Luke popped the question, surrounded by love, laughter, and a moment they’ll never forget