Ariann and Brett grew up 15 minutes apart from each other, attending neighboring high schools and eventually both attending Penn State. In May of 2015 the dating app "HINGE" connected them by their love of Penn State and many unknown mutual friends. They went on a date the very next day and after a couple of months they were officially boyfriend and girlfriend.
Ariann had thought Brett was acting very nervous and fidgety all week but she figured he was stressed about work. That Thursday her friends asked her to go to happy hour and she obliged. After coming home from HH Brett wanted to celebrate and go out to dinner, but first he wanted to show her all the work him and his dad had been doing by the creek in the back yard. Ariann was not fond of this idea but she agreed and they got into the car and drove down where there was a clearing. As soon as they turned the corner Ariann figured out what was going on; there was a beautiful setup consisting of flowers, wine, an old wine barrel, and pictures. She could also see out of the corner of her eye a photographer. Ariann does not remember much from the proposal except for saying YES. After the proposal they were joined by their families and friends to celebrate the night away.