The story of Catie and Kevin begins at Illinois State University, the school they both attended from 2011 to 2013 until Catie transferred to the University of Iowa to finish her studies. Although they didn't know each other at ISU, they had many mutual friends and the universe would give them plenty more chances to connect. Over the years, their paths came close to crossing many times. From Greek life socials to Chicago bars, Catie and Kevin were never far apart. Snapchat memories eventually revealed that Catie and Lauren (Co-MOH) had taken a picture at a party way back in 2015...in Kevin's apartment...in Kevin's room! Fast forward a few years to March 2018 when Catie and Kevin attended separate birthday parties for separate friends...at the same bar. Kevin saw Catie from across the Brando's Speakeasy dance floor and knew he had seen her before. Catie noticed his stare and Kevin used his Miller Lite courage to make a move. To his surprise, Catie was already sharing a drink with her mom ("Andi"), who immediately handed Kevin a shot of tequila. At the end of a night filled with dancing, talking, and too much Mount Gay rum, numbers were exchanged and Catie was doubtful she would hear from Kevin again. After, as Kevin put it, the "best first date ever," Catie and Kevin were smitten. They continued dating over the next three years, marked by laughter, love, and a rescue mutt named Louie. Kevin proposed to Catie on May 19th, 2021 after receiving many targeted ads for rings, which Catie swears she had "nothing to do with."