Our story is one of our favorites to tell. We first met at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, where we started as coworkers and quickly became close friends. We leaned on each other through life’s ups and downs, explored downtown Milwaukee, bonded over our faith, and welcomed new friendships into our lives. For a couple of years, our friendship blossomed. Then one day, Alison left a note in Evan’s work cubby—and to her surprise, he wrote one back. That simple exchange turned into hundreds of heartfelt notes. Before long, our wonderful coworkers began noticing a spark between us. As the months went on, we began meeting each other’s families and exploring the possibility of something more. On November 16, 2022, after a shift together at the hospital, Alison walked out to find Evan leaning against his car with a bouquet of flowers. That’s when he asked her to be his girlfriend—and from that moment, we’ve been inseparable. In June 2023, we moved into our first apartment together in Sussex, Wisconsin, with our two beloved fur babies, Kat and Tiger. Miraculously, we survived the move and discovered that our love only grew stronger in our cozy little home. By October, our family expanded with the addition of our kitten, Dior. And in June 2024, we moved into a townhouse with our friend Matt. Though the space got a bit smaller, our hearts certainly didn’t. Then came September 7, 2024—a day we’ll never forget. Alison’s amazing friends came from Chicago for a visit. After a fun day at the shooting range and exploring downtown, Alison was told we’d be taking family photos at the Theis’s house before heading to dinner. As we posed for pictures, our roommate Matt called Alison’s name to distract her—and when she turned around, Evan was down on one knee. And of course, she said yes. We celebrated that beautiful moment surrounded by our closest friends and both of our families. Now, as we dive into the whirlwind of wedding planning, we’re filled with joy and excitement. We can’t wait to celebrate our love with you all and begin the next chapter of our lives together.