Their story began in 2023 at a wedding, a night neither of them realized would change their lives forever. They were both there, unaware that their paths had quietly brushed past the beginning of something extraordinary. Kenzie didn’t know it then, but that night would become the spark that grew into the love of her life. After the wedding, she couldn’t shake the thought of Clay. She messaged his cousin Kaitlyn and said, “Okay… your cousin is really cute, and I kind of want to message him.” Kaitlyn encouraged her to reach out. One small message… and Kenzie’s whole world shifted. Their first date was simple yet perfect homemade smash burgers, endless conversations, and a few competitive rounds of Mario Kart. Clay still insists that he won every single game, and yes, he remains very proud of that. But for Kenzie, the real magic was how natural it felt, how easy he was to be around, and how instantly he felt like home. As their relationship grew, Kenzie fell in love with the quiet truths of who Clay is. She knew he was the one because of how comfortable she felt with him and how effortlessly she could be herself. Watching the way he loved and cared so deeply for his friends and family showed her the kind of man he truly is. Somewhere along the way, he began loving her in ways she didn’t even know she needed ways she didn’t fully believe she deserved. Clay chose her every single day. He made her feel safe, special, and cared for in the most genuine ways. His love became the soft place her heart rested, and the warmth she never wanted to live without. In 2024, they built a year full of memories weekend coffee runs, sharing buffalo fries at their favorite spot, and late-night co-op sessions of It Takes Two. They spent countless cozy nights curled up on the couch watching their favorite shows: Gossip Girl, Shrinking, Gilmore Girls, Stranger Things, and Dancing With the Stars. Clay was always willing to try reenacting a few dance moves after each episode. On Sundays, they sat side by side watching every NFL game, cheering, celebrating, and sometimes, as a Bengals fan being a little disappointed. Some of Kenzie’s favorite memories are the simplest ones: the two of them dancing and cooking together in the kitchen, music playing on the record player, wrapped up in moments that felt like theirs and theirs alone. That November, their hearts grew even fuller when they brought home their sweet, energetic puppy, Winnie, who added even more love and laughter to their little family. Then came May 2025 the day Clay got down on one knee and asked Kenzie to be his forever. It was a private proposal at home, exactly the way they had always imagined it: quiet, intimate, and full of meaning. When Kenzie walked into the room, he had set up little snapshots of their love story along with the candle they had made early in their relationship, the one they always lit during special moments in their lives. Nearby were the It Takes Two characters, a sweet reminder of the first game they ever played together and the nights they spent laughing and growing closer as a team. He took her hands and told her how much he loved her, how he wanted to choose her for the rest of his life. And when he knelt down his voice soft, his hands just a little shaky Kenzie felt her heart overflow. She said yes through a few happy tears, knowing with complete certainty that the quiet life they were building together was exactly where she was meant to be. Now, as they plan their wedding and continue building their life together, their hearts overflow with gratitude for each other, for their journey, and for a love that arrived so gently, grew so beautifully, and continues to choose them both every single day. They cannot wait to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by the people who have supported and loved them along the way, especially you. Thank you for being part of their story.