We met at BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) at UH - Hilo during January 2018. Seth was one of the leaders when Brooke flew out as an exchange student for the semester. From there, their friendship grew on the foundation of ministry. Seth recruited Brooke for UW Sports Ministry during the summer of 2019, where they traveled the Hawaiian islands and conducted children's camps. As Brooke headed into her senior year at the the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, her and Seth stayed in contact, growing in their friendship. Finally, Brooke moved back to the Big Island August 1st, 2020 and their relationship began shortly after on August 11, 2020.

Exactly six months later, Seth got down on one knee on February 11, 2021. He spent time preparing for the perfect day to ask. The day started with a homemade breakfast: eggs and delicious pancakes! Afterwards, Brooke went back to her room to find a dress on the bed with a note to be ready by 11am. Her "chauffeur" picked her up with another note and gift card for coffee... now, once she had a coffee in-hand, another note took her to get her nails done. From there, Brooke received another card that took her to the beach. Upon arrival, she received one final note with a keychain that asked her to play the song "Marry Me" by Train. There was a paved path that took her to a blanket full of roses, champagne, and a picture frame with Seth and the ring - of course! He was so incredibly romantic! We cannot wait to share and celebrate with you all in August! Next stop, ALOHA!