Eight years ago, he was the only person at a Friendsgiving who could carve a turkey. She wasn't sure if his jokes were funny or ridiculous. He kept trying to make her laugh anyway. He told his roommate (now officiant) he felt something strong. This one was gonna take some time.

She invited him to meet her for drinks before a mutual friend's birthday party. He knew he had a shot. As the party dwindled and the hosts decided to go out for dinner, she offered him a ride and then changed the plan. Over an All Star breakfast at midnight, they found a spark.

One night, he was out on Broadway celebrating an engagement. She brought her friends to meet up with him. On the dance floor, he was super cautious. She challenged him, he took the bait. He didn't stand a chance.

During the pandemic, she felt called to serve at the Nashville Humane Association taking care of puppies. He gave it three weeks, but Hazel came home after one. It was the best decision they ever made. Filling a hole that they didn't know existed, Hazel has brought new meaning to "Girl's Best Friend".

They flew to Dallas to look at a ring. She loved it, so he sneakily bought it in the room. A few months later, he told her he was going disc golfing with friends so she took Hazel to their favorite Sniff Spot. He was waiting on one knee and completely forgot what to say. She said yes anyway. Hazel went swimming.

He wanted to get married in Vegas. She couldn't tell if he was joking. They settled on a big ass party with all of you in their hometown, Nashville. The rest is history.