Our first encounter began with a group meet-up in Chicago. We were introduced by our mutual friend Rocio because she thought we were perfect for each other. That day we all went out to eat and smashed some things in Kanya Rage room. Ryan and Brittany bonded over the love for international travel, worship leading, and Lord of the Rings. And thus a legendary friendship began! After a month and a half of getting to know each other, Ryan whipped up enough courage to ask Brittany out on a date (aka 4 dates in one day) in Mattoon and Champaign. A week later, Ryan and Brittany became official and their relationship blossomed ever since! Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Ryan and Brittany each had their reasons to give up hope on ever finding the right person, but God's plan was better! They would each tell you that being with the right person is 100% worth the wait! They expressed their love for each other back in July 2021, continued to date through all the seasons, they Ryan pulled out all the surprises and proposed to Brittany underneath the St. Louis Gateway Arch the day after his birthday on April 22nd, 2022!