We met during a partner workout class at System of Strength in Grandview. Nicole had her eyes on Chris a few weeks prior and was telling her roommate at the time, that she met her future husband. Turns out, Chris had asked the trainer if he knew anything about Nicole. Finally on November 4th, Chris asked Nicole to be his partner for class. We had our first official date a few weeks later - Saturday morning workout class followed by pancake balls and breakfast tacos at Katalina's.

We had planned to go back to our very first hiking spot in Hocking Hills on Sunday morning. Nicole woke up and decided a drive to Hocking Hills wan't in the cards for us - a pot roast needed to be made and loads of laundry needed to be done before a busy week. We changed our plans and went for a morning walk through Walnut Woods. We began talking about our future and all that we have to look forward to - it was the perfect time to ask her to be my wife and best friend forever. The proposal was followed by a family dinner at Rick & Lori's house to celebrate our engagement!

We're so excited for you to join us as we say "I do" in April 2023! After the wedding we have planned an amazing trip to Italy to celebrate the beginning of this next chapter!