It all began in the summer of 2018 when Cait came home from college to work her summer job at Highland Meadows Golf Club. She didn’t expect much to change—until she met Austin, the new guy in the pro shop. They quickly became close friends, spending time together both at work and beyond. But as summer faded, so did the ease of seeing each other. Cait returned to Columbus for school, and they weren’t sure what the distance would mean for them. That question was answered just a month later when Austin made the long drive to her sorority date party. That night, they both realized—this was more than just friendship. From then on, they never let the miles keep them apart. Cait came home every break, and Austin never missed a date party. After more than a year of long-distance, life took an unexpected turn. When COVID hit, Cait’s final months of college moved online. With only two months left, she made the easy choice—to come home and quarantine with Austin. From that moment on, they were inseparable. A few months after Cait’s graduation, they took their next big step and moved in together. Their little family grew in August 2021 when they brought home Zoey, their sweet and energetic pup. And in 2023, they bought their first home—finally giving Zoey the yard she deserves! Then came August 8, 2024—a day they will cherish forever. That afternoon, they planned to meet their parents at Majestic Oak Winery. As they strolled through the vineyard, Cait’s eyes landed on something behind the big tree— letters spelling out marry me. In that perfect moment, Austin got down on one knee, and without hesitation, Cait said yes! The night was filled with love, laughter, and celebrations with their families at Nagoya, already dreaming about the wedding to come.