Chloe and Kirklan first met in the halls of Bismarck Century High School in 2018. What started as a simple connection grew into something much more meaningful. Following graduation life eventually took them in different directions, following each of their dreams. Kirklan continued to pursue hockey in Sioux City, Iowa and Chloe volleyball at Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota. After four long years of distance, Chloe had the opportunity to student teach in Bemidji , Mn where Kirklan attends college. For six short months they both were finally in the same place spending and enjoying every day life together. Over the last five years, Chloe and Kirklan have made the most of distance, across miles and long car rides, through college schedules, early morning practices, and late night phone calls with true appreciation for the time they intentionally created, thus had together. Each year they counted down the months until summer where they both could take short vacations and spend extended quality time together. Kirklan will be completing his senior year at Bemidji State University completing his degree in Exercise Science and playing hockey for the Beavers. Chloe will be completing her second year as a health teacher in Mandan, ND, finishing her master's degree in Health and Wellness. They can't wait for the next chapter in their lives to be together forever and to have their close family and friends be able to celebrate their love journey with them! June 20, 2026 is the day they have been waiting for, the beginning of their new life together. Cheers to the future Irey's <3