Duprell and Dominique met long before they pursued a relationship. Duprell admitted to having a huge crush on Dominique for years, Dominique admits to not paying Duprell much attention. Duprell gained the courage and asked Dominique to be his valentines 2016, oddly Dominique agreed. After exchanging gifts Dominique still had no interest in a relationship at that time. With Duprell’s charm and persistency The couple have been inseparable for the last 5 years!

In 2017, the two of us packed up our lives and moved to Des Moines with goals of building a better future for ourselves. Relying on one another and being so far from friends and family has strengthened our commitment to each other more than ever. Like most relationships, we've had our highs and lows, but love and friendship always prevailed. We both knew there was no one else we'd rather go on this crazy ride called life with.

During late night intimate conversations amongst the couple Dominique expressed what she imagined as An ideal wedding proposal. She imagined being in a room surrounded by people that loved her, secondly she wanted the proposal to come as a surprised, lastly she wanted her daughter, bonus baby’s, and nephews present. After considering his soon to be wife’s aspirations, duprell dreaded this day, if you know anything about this gentleman, he failed at public speaking and he’s not a people person. December 28th 2019 duprell planned Dominique a Tiffany and company themed supervised birthday party. He invited all of her family and friends. The night began with a journey of #Forever&AHogan. on one knee he asked one little question " Will you marry me?" Our love grows stronger by the day and it's truly irreplaceable. The next step is one that will change our lives for good. On August 28, 2021 we will embark on the first day of forever in front of our family and friends.