Mikayla and Max’s love story is a beautiful blend of two different backgrounds and complimentary personalities. Mikayla grew up in the small town of Corning, Iowa, surrounded by her grandparents, her mom, and her two brothers. She later moved to Ames for school and eventually began a thriving career in property management, where her creative and bubbly personality shines. Max, on the other hand, grew up in Des Moines, surrounded by a loving and supportive family. When Mikayla and Max met in early 2022, Mikayla was back in property management, and Max was working in sales in Des Moines. Their connection was instant, and their bond only grew stronger as they shared adventures and built a life together. One of the defining moments was their first trip to the caves in Dubuque and Galena, exploring Maquoketa Caves, where they both realized just how strong their feelings were. The proposal was a moment straight out of a fairy tale. On the day before Thanksgiving in 2024, Max orchestrated a heartwarming proposal at his mom’s house during a family photo session. With Mikayla’s children helping to lay out flower petals from his mom’s garden, and his brother playing one of the couples favorite love songs, Max proposed in front of his families Christmas tree, surrounded by their families. Mikayla joyfully said yes, marking the beginning of their forever.