It all started the night before Thanksgiving. Kennedy was laying in bed, talking to her mom, when she randomly received a message from Wayde Bentley—which is always risky. Wayde informed her that he had “gotten [her] a boyfriend.” Naturally, she was skeptical… especially when he said the guy’s name was Samuel Adams and he happened to be at a bar. However, Wayde came prepared with proof of Samuel’s existence, and Kennedy gave him the a-okay to pass along her phone number. Then came the waiting. And more waiting. After two full days of hearing absolutely nothing, Kennedy decided to take matters into her own hands and followed Samuel on Instagram. More waiting followed. Finally, the next day, Samuel grew a pair and reached out. The following week, they went on their first date. Samuel picked Kennedy up, and the plan was axe throwing followed by the Christmas parade. Yes—he willingly agreed to celebrate Christmas, which alone should say a lot. Before they could make their escape, Samuel met Kennedy’s parents. Between a broken arm and a cutting board full of onions, handshakes were off the table. After some quick small talk, Jessica casually invited Samuel to the family Christmas party that night—because why not add a little pressure to a first date? As for the date itself, Kennedy knew almost immediately. Samuel was funny, cute, and just competitive enough to put her in her place during axe throwing (a bold move on a first date). He was also compassionate enough to fully commit to one of Kennedy’s favorite early Christmas traditions—the parade—proving he was in this for more than just the axes. He made sure she stayed warm, walked on the inside of the sidewalk like a true gentleman, and prioritized her comfort and safety all night. But the real deciding factor? He showed up to the family Christmas party and somehow survived—and even fit right in. Exactly when Samuel realized Kennedy would be his wife remains a mystery. But the rest is history. A year and some change later, Samuel popped the question, officially making Kennedy the happiest girl on earth.