Maddie and Caleb’s love story began at a Virginia Tech social, where fate (and a mullet) brought them together. Maddie, a cheerleader, spotted Caleb, a baseball player, across the room and knew right away that he was the one. That very next day, Maddie excitedly called her family to share the news about the charming guy with the mullet, while Caleb did the same with his own family. From then on, the two were inseparable, spending day after day together. Their bond deepened quickly, and Maddie soon invited Caleb to visit her hometown to meet her family. The trip included a Parker McCollum concert, where Caleb took a leap and asked her to officially be his girlfriend. Maddie’s heart melted, and she kept telling her mom and sister how she just knew he was the one. Both families and friends saw the magic between the couple and believed they were meant for each other. Their love continued to grow through countless Virginia Tech games, concerts, fishing lessons from Caleb (with Maddie trying her best), and late-night hangouts at the Village. Maddie's friends got to know Caleb and witnessed just how perfect the two were together. A memorable moment came when Maddie playfully asked, “On a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you love me?” Caleb’s response—“sideways eight”—became a signature saying in their relationship, symbolizing their endless love. A significant milestone was when they adopted a cocker spaniel named Myla, who quickly became the center of their world. After graduating from Virginia Tech together, they faced the challenge of living a couple of hours apart. Despite being separated during the week, they never missed a weekend together. Maddie eagerly awaited the moment Caleb would propose, and when it finally happened, it was everything she had dreamed of and more. Now, they look forward to spending every single day together and starting a life centered around their love for each other and their faith in God. As they prepare for their wedding, Maddie and Caleb continue to hold onto their promise: "I love you always and forever, sideways eight for the rest of my life." Their love story is just beginning, with endless adventures and forever ahead of them.