We met in 2021 at a mutual friend's house for dinner (thank you Justin and Holly Traud!!). Over the years, we got to know each other better and became good friends. However, in summer of 2023, Ben decided to ask Danielle out to dinner... as friends. We quickly grew attracted to each other, but prayed about the timing of starting a relationship together. Several months went by as the Lord prepared us for each other and we obeyed, knowing that His timing is perfect. In December 2023, we finally went on a real date! We connected so easily over our shared interests of hiking, cooking, and the band LANY. We spent the last year and a half visiting several National Parks, cooking (and eating) way too much pasta, and creating invaluable memories. In December 2024, we visited Yosemite National Park and hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls where Ben proposed! We are so thankful that the Lord brought us together when He did! We cannot wait to celebrate our marriage with our closest friends and family!