We never thought we'd say it, but thank God for dating apps! We liked each other on Hinge, and Luke messaged first. After chatting and making each other laugh for a week or so, we agreed to meet in person for a coffee date at Mocha Lounge. We clicked right away! By date number three, Rachel took Luke up to her family's restaurant for dinner, he met the parents, and we became official that same night. We've never been ones to do things by halves, and we've been sure about each other right from the start.

Despite discussing marriage and knowing that a proposal was in the works, Luke still managed to surprise Rachel! After scheming with her sister, Natalie, for several weeks, Luke ended up "crashing" the sisters' bookstore trip to Rachel's favorite place in Fort Wayne: Hyde Brothers Bookstore. This was also the location of Rachel and Luke's second date! While Rachel was enamored with the books and deep in thought, Luke came around the corner with the ring box. He proposed in her favorite place, with her sister getting the whole thing on video. Rachel's favorite part was when Luke told her that it was his grandmother's diamond in the ring. It was the perfect bookish proposal!