We are so excited to share our special day with you!

Both students at Ohio State, Rachel and Kyle met at a campus dining job. Although they had been mutual acquaintances for a while, they did not become friends until Rachel's extra semester at school. Out of the blue while studying for an exam, Rachel got a message on Instagram. Kyle, some guy she worked with every Sunday, asked her what her favorite things to do were. Without understanding that she was being asked on a date, she responded with the most "non-date-like" activities. Two days later, Rachel and Kyle had their first date, playing tennis at the RPAC.

The 4th of July (Kyle's favorite holiday) was the first day of our National Parks trip. On the morning hike in the Grand Tetons, we finally made it to the viewing area of Phelp's Lake. After moving to a more secluded area to "get better pictures", Rachel gave Kyle a hug and commented on how rapidly his heart was beating! She turned around to put her backpack down for a picture, and when she turned back, Kyle was on his knee. Those who know Rachel probably assumed she immediately started crying. Instead, she started yelling phrases such as "No! No way!" "This isn't real" "Are you joking me? Is this a prank?" "Are you actually doing this?!" Finally she got quiet and allowed Kyle to say the speech he probably had been planning in his head through the entire morning hike. Rachel finally remembered to say "Yes!" and cried in true Rachel fashion.