Every great love story has a beginning, and theirs started in college at the University of Idaho. Lainie, a volleyball player, and Greyson, a football player, ran in the same circles, but it wasn’t until one night with a bunch of friends that fate (and a little bit of creativity) finally brought them together. "I think we're in the same major," he said casually. Spoiler alert: They weren’t. But that little white lie (which Greyson still swears was just a creative icebreaker) was enough to keep the conversation going. Whether it was his charm or the sheer audacity of his approach, it worked—because instead of calling him out on it, Lainie laughed, played along, and before long, numbers were exchanged. From that moment on, they were inseparable. Football games and volleyball matches became standing dates, where they cheered each other on from the sidelines. What started as a playful conversation quickly became something real—something they both knew was special. After Lainie graduated college, she moved to Louisiana for law school, and for two years, they made long distance an adventure. With plenty of FaceTime calls, weekend trips, and countdowns to the next visit, they found new ways to stay connected and make every moment count. Eventually, Greyson made the move to Louisiana, turning their “see you soons” into “see you tommorows” and proving what they had always known: no amount of distance could keep them apart. Looking back, that one encounter was just the beginning of their greatest adventure—one that led them right where they belong: together, forever.

In December 2024, Lainie, Greyson, and their families traveled to the Dominican Republic for a vacation. One evening, they all headed down to the beach for what Lainie thought was just a family photoshoot. The setting was perfect—golden sunset, gentle ocean breeze, and both families gathered together. As Lainie and Greyson posed for pictures, the photographer had Lainie turned away, facing the ocean. As Lainie stood there, she heard the unexpected sound of a guitar playing in the distance—completely random, yet perfectly timed. Little did she know, it was the perfect backdrop for the moment that was about to unfold. When she turned around, she found Greyson on one knee, holding a ring. In that instant, everything else disappeared. Surrounded by their families, with the sound of the guitar in the air, he asked her to marry him—and, of course, she said yes!