Ryan and Danielle, believe it or not, went to the same high school. Ryan was a senior when Danielle was a freshman with his brother. While they went to the same school, they did not connect online until years later, during the summer of 2019. They bonded over their love of country music and dogs.

February 12, 2021. Ryan and Danielle were celebrating Valentine's Day a few days early. They ordered Cheesecake Factory, to go of course because of Covid-19, and were having a cozy night at home. Ryan challenged Danielle to a game of UNO. Midway through the game Ryan played a wild card which read, "Plus one ring... Will you marry me?" and got down on one knee. Danielle was in complete shock, but of course she said "yes!" Life has been pure bliss ever since.