Alex and Olivia met when they were cast as love interests in Winona State University's fall musical, and reconnected that winter at a friend's holiday party. Olivia loaned Alex her grandma's Christmas sweater and, on the way back to Alex's dorm, her Toyota Camry died on the top of Garvin Heights bluff. After an unexpected hike, they realized that they really enjoyed spending time together, whether practicing tap dances or trekking down a slippery bluff in the dark. Over the past eleven years, they have continued to have adventures together, such as adopting two wonderful cats, exploring the Twin Cities with friends, buying a house in the West 7th neighborhood, driving around Lake Superior, celebrating holidays with family, and traveling abroad to Europe. Alex and Olivia proposed to each other at the top of Garvin Heights in Winona, and are so excited to celebrate with friends and family this year!