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One of our first photos together - just two kids with a crush. I looked forward to the end of every soccer game when Jon would come straight over and hug me! - Kat

The first visit of summer 2022, distance sure does make the heart grow fonder which will be a theme in our relationship... - Kat

I loved seeing Kat in the stands at games and getting to see her after. - Jon

Sophomore year, we hosted Friendsgiving for our college friends at my place, and it was such a good time. That’s when we realized we really enjoyed hosting, and since then, we’ve thrown a bunch of other fun parties.- Jon

All dressed up for our sophomore year formal:) - Kat

My first trip with Kats family was to Colorado. I was nervous if I could keep up but it was perfect - the snow was amazing, we cooked delicious family dinners, and played lots of card games. - Jon

Summer of 2023 - I joined Jon's family for their annual trip to the Blue Ridge mountains. This place has become very special to us since then ;) - Kat

Little did Kat know she would be getting engaged in these same mountains one year later! - Jon

Our junior year, Jon and I both studied abroad in Austria but in opposite semesters. While it was hard to spend time apart, it was so worth it when we finally got to be together again! - Kat

After 35 hours of travel, I finally arrived in Gaming to Kat waiting for me at the bus stop. We were both so happy to see each other. It had been too long, but felt like nothing had changed. - Jon

We spent the last night together walking around the Vienna Christmas markets, Ice skating, and trying not to think about having to leave. - Jon

Long distance is over! ...for now:) Over Christmas, Tyler & Grace got married! Then we got ready for another (our last) semester of distance - Kat

Now my turn to study abroad and Kat's turn to visit! This time we traveled to Lisbon, Portugal. - Jon

After just a few more months of long-distance Jon makes it home in time for my graduation! Finally back together again and celebrating:) - Kat

Last summer we traveled to Summersville Lake. Getting to share my love for camping with Kat and show her family some favorite spots was a lot of fun. - Jon

Brought Kat as my date to the beautiful wedding of Max and Emma Salamida. - Jon

If you don't know this about Jon, he is a bit of a thrill seeker...Luckily, I'm right there behind him! - Kat

And it all led up to this! A proposal in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Both of our reactions to the ring on Kat's finger for the first time, as you can tell we were both very very excited. - Jon

The proposal was absolutely perfect. We went on a hike and Jon proposed at the top in the clouds. He brought us a change of clothes and the clouds cleared up for us to celebrate and take photos! - Kat

A celebratory beer was necessary after keeping this secret from Kat all summer. - Jon

Our photographers were the most fun couple who were incredibly talented. We are so lucky to have them shooting our wedding too! - Jon

Our recreation of the photo of us in Gaming, Austria!

The surprises didn't stop there...pulling into the driving I said to Kat "I promise I will never lie to you again..." as she turned to see her family drove down to celebrate with us. - Jon

I bawled my eyes out when I got to hug my family and share this moment with them. Such a sweet surprise:) - Kat

Cheers to our engagement and Jon for the best proposal ever! - Kat

And that was only the start of the vacation. So we got to spend the rest of the vacation together as one big family. - Jon

While Eliza has been calling me "Auntie Kat" for a while now...I am so excited for it to be official! - Kat

Our first trip all together as a family and it couldn't have been more fun! - Jon

Celebrating with my dad the following weekend. - Jon

One of my favorite aspects of the surprise was getting to tell each of our friends and family personally about the engagement and seeing their reactions. - Kat

Safe to say we're pretty excited for our life together. We wait to celebrate on August 2nd! - Kat