Kevin and Kayla first met in 2012 on Kayla's 20th birthday. After a few months of dating, they realized it wasn’t the right time and parted ways. Eight years later, they unexpectedly ran into each other while out with friends. Surprised and a bit in disbelief, Kevin eagerly approached Kayla, and the first thing he asked was, "Is Meeko (Kayla's cat) still alive?" However, their story didn’t truly begin again just yet. It wasn’t until two months later that they decided to meet for coffee to reconnect. What started as a simple coffee date quickly turned into dinner and then a long conversation in Kayla’s car until 3 a.m., catching up on everything that had happened since they last spoke. Though a lot had changed in their lives during those eight years, one thing remained constant—their feelings for each other.

Kevin and Kayla began their search for wedding venues shortly after going ring shopping in the fall. Kayla instantly fell in love with the natural beauty of Springhouse Gardens and knew right away that it was the perfect place for their wedding. Though it felt a bit silly to schedule a tour before they were officially engaged, Kayla booked it "just to be sure" for when the time came. The week of the venue tour, Lexington was hit with a heavy snowstorm that shut down several businesses. Kayla began to worry the tour would be canceled and that someone else might book their desired date before they had the chance to reschedule. What she didn’t know was that the venue coordinator had promised Kevin they wouldn’t cancel, thanks to his secret plan. Kevin had already worked everything out behind the scenes, making sure the tour would happen despite the weather. The tour continued as planned, and Kevin and Kayla fell even more in love with the venue. The snow-covered surroundings only added to the charm and beauty, confirming that it was the perfect place for their wedding. After the tour, Kevin suggested they walk around the venue to discuss how they felt in privacy. As they made their way to where the reception would be held, Kayla noticed a photographer taking photos of the landscaping, which seemed odd considering it was 15 degrees outside and snowy. While trying to make sense of why a photographer would be out in such cold conditions, Kayla turned to find Kevin on one knee, proposing right where she said she wanted their first dance to be!