On July 4, 2024, Courtney loaded up her kayak and headed to Long Pine Reservoir for a quiet morning of kayaking and fishing. She shared a photo of her fishing pole hanging out of her kayak on her Instagram story — not knowing that hours later, it would catch the attention of Hunter Grimes. When Courtney checked her story views, she noticed Hunter had “loved” it. Curious, she clicked on his profile and realized he was a good-looking guy she somehow hadn’t met yet. The next day, July 5, they exchanged a few likes, and Hunter sent a DM asking, “Can I get your number now?” Courtney soon realized he had actually asked once before — back in October 2023 — but she never replied. This time, she did. From there, texting quickly turned into long conversations about dirt track racing and all the mutual friends they somehow shared. They met in person for the first time on July 15, 2024, and from that moment on, the rest was history. In a full-circle moment, Courtney and Hunter returned to Long Pine Reservoir — where it all began — for their engagement photos on September 17, 2025.