They connected through bagpipes - Tom played in the same bagpipe band as Ainsley's mom and stepdad. The band took a trip to Glasgow, Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships, which is where the seed of their relationship was planted over Tennets and tunes. Soon thereafter, Ainsley started veterinary school and their relationship slowly blossomed between the suburbs and Champaign.

After two years of living together in Tom's townhouse, Ainsley and Tom purchased their first home together in Lombard. And on closing day, October 18th (and Ainsley's birthday), Tom got down on one knee in their new kitchen to pop the question! It will be a big day to top!