Katie and Chris actually first met about 20 years ago... at an apartment of mutual friends in Eau Claire, and then again and again throughout the years. They got to know each other a little bit at a time here and there, through shared friends and spaces over many years. Life though, going how it tends to, led Katie and Chris in different directions... until late in 2018, when universal forces, fate and karaoke brought them back together again. In October 2018 Katie wandered into the 5 O'Clock, where Chris was also enjoying some fun and singing with friends. A couple days later, having a karaoke related question she thought Chris could help with, Katie messaged Chris. Thus a conversation had begun... but after answering her question, Katie didn't hear back from Chris again for about a month or so. He must have been thinking about her during that time though... About a month later, Chris messaged Katie first this time, asking her to karaoke again with him, this time together (a date!!!) and Katie said.... YES! However, they encountered some scheduling conflicts for a few weeks until FINALLY, on Saturday January 4th, 2019... Katie and Chris went on their first official date. Tacos and Karaoke!! And so began and so now continues their love story... On September 14th, 2019 on a beautiful boat ride back from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Chris asked Katie to marry him and she said... YES! We are so excited to unite our lives officially and forever and always, and to include you all in our celebration of love and life!