We started dating on this day in 2014, we got engaged on this day in 2017, and now we will get married on the same day in 2019!

Ben and Ellen grew up only 30 miles apart. They had never met each other until they both attended college at BSC. One day Ellen was leaving class and a cute guy opened the door for her. This same guy happened to be at a friends house a few days later. They talked and decided to go on a date.

It was their 3 year anniversary. Ben took Ellen to one of their favorite spots in Bismarck. They were watching the sunset when Ben drew a heart on the ground and wrote "B+E." He asked Ellen if he should add anything to it. Then he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Then he added "forever" to the heart. Ellen said YES.