“We’re tying the knot… somewhere beautiful! You coming or what?”

It all started with a movie ticket and a couple of very nervous teenagers. Addie and Bryce first met when she was 13 and Bryce was 14, on a classic group date to the movie theater — the kind where everyone pretends not to be awkward, but definitely is. From that night on, something just clicked between them. Over time (and many awkward teen moments later), what started as a simple hello slowly turned into something much more. Their first real date was a long walk around their hometowns — no flashy plans, just hours of talking, laughing, and maybe a little bit of nervous hand-holding. It wasn’t perfect, but it was perfectly them. Throughout high school, Addie and Bryce grew — both as individuals and together. They navigated friendships, late-night homework sessions, and all the wild highs and lows of teenage years. They shared some of the most unforgettable memories with friends and each other, always finding their way back to one another no matter what life threw at them. Eventually, their paths led them both to St. Cloud, where they took on the college chapter side by side. Bryce earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Addie graduated as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (try saying that five times fast). They studied hard, cheered each other on, and became each other’s biggest supporters through every exam, clinical, and late-night meltdown. Now, as they plan their future together, they’re dreaming even bigger. Bryce is preparing for CRNA school, and they hope to eventually trade in Minnesota winters for a new adventure somewhere warmer — or at least with less snow. These days, Addie and Bryce live in Minneapolis and work at the same hospital (yes, they still like each other even after long shifts). Their home is lovingly ruled by their two dogs, Luna and Ragnar, who bring a lot of joy, chaos, and muddy paw prints into their lives. They’ve been soaking up every chance to travel lately — recent adventures have taken them to Oregon, California, Colorado, Utah and Hawaii. When they’re not exploring new states, they love spending their time outside hiking around the cities, finding new trails, and trying new restaurants. Their story has already taken them through many chapters — childhood, growing up, building careers — and they’re just getting started. They can’t wait to see where life takes them next, as long as they’re navigating it hand-in-hand (and probably with Luna and Ragnar pulling ahead on the leash). Most of all, Addie and Bryce are deeply grateful for the love, support, and encouragement they’ve received from family and friends throughout every season of life. Their presence has shaped this story, and they truly wouldn’t be here without them