Mackenzie and Ryan first connected through mutual friends, but their real story began while Mackenzie was away at college in Montana and Ryan was home in Maryland attending the police academy . Even with the thousands of miles between them, something clicked and before they even met in person, they were FaceTiming every night for a month straight. When Mackenzie came home, it was like they’d known each other forever. From that day on, they were rarely apart. Ryan asked Mackenzie to be his girlfriend on May 14, 2023, and not long after, they added a new member to their little family, their crazy pup, Winnie, in December of 2023. Life quickly became full of cozy nights, shared dreams, and the kind of love that just feels easy. On July 4, 2025, Ryan got down on one knee and asked Mackenzie to be his wife. She said yes, and now they’re getting ready to celebrate forever with their favorite people by their side.