In Fall of 2022, Austin and Amanda began messaging on Hinge. From there Austin had asked her to meet at Reformation Brewery for their first date. After that date, they were inseparable. From that point on, they went on trips, and met each other's friends and families all in the midst of growing careers and furthering education. They moved in together in the Fall of 2024. Finally getting engaged on May 31st 2025 at the Roswell Mill. Now they are celebrating their next chapter on May 8th, 2026 as Mr. and Mrs. Howell!