Fresh out of basic training, Gunner (Groom) went to Joe's Place Bar and Grill with his buddy Parker (Groomsman). Joe's had a contest: whoever told the funniest joke won tickets to any concert at the Buffalo Chip. Gunner told the best joke, which he never repeats, and won the tickets. Kyleen (Maid of Honor and good friend of the Groom) suggested he go to the Chip the same night her and her best friend Kristyn (Bride) to see Journey. Gunner and Parker met up with Kristyn and Kyleen and had a fantastic time! Gunner and Kristyn had vaguely known each other from high school, but after this night they had a chance to reconnect. A few weeks later Gunner asked Kristyn on a "friend date" (he totally wanted it to be a real date, but was trying to be chill about it) and Kristyn agreed. Together they hiked to Hippie Hole in the late evening. After hours and hours of talking, laughing, and reminiscing, the two realized they had lost track of time. Gunner led the way up the steep trail of Hippie Hole back to the car. Not long after their ascent, Gunner stopped, hesitantly looked around, and went where no man had gone before; he ADMITTED OUT LOUD that they were lost. In the middle of the woods. With no cell service. With only head lamps for light. Eventually, after half an hour of stumbling in the dark, they found their way back to the car. A few more dates came and went and it became obvious to Gunner and Kristyn that they had something much more powerful than a great friendship: L O V E