We started dating in November of our freshmen year of college. Our first date was exploring the city of Chicago- we visited Navy Pier, the Bean, and Water Tower Place. We laughed the whole time, and we instantly knew we would make a great couple! Some of our favorite dates throughout the years have been visiting Michigan beaches at New Buffalo and Saugutuck, zip-ling in Tennessee, having brunch on Sunday mornings, eating at Chicago's Walnut Room at Christmas, and getting edible cookie dough in Naperville, Illinois. Colin graduated from Lewis University in 2018 and now works as a restoration technician at Stantec. Colleen graduated from Saint Mary's College in 2018, and then attended Northwestern University for her master's of science degree in science journalism and works in advertising. We both live in the Chicago area. Colin proposed at the beach by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. We are so excited to start our lives together, and are thankful to celebrate with our friends and family!