Clayton and Monica met back in August of 2009 during 7th Grade when they ran cross country together. Initially, they had no idea the impact that they would have on each other's lives. As most 7th graders did, they texted all day everyday about random things and became really good friends. Monica knew pretty quickly that she began to really like Clayton after only a few months. It wasn't too long after that Clayton finally admitted to one of Monica's friends that he liked her too. On November 23, 2010, Monica went to an event with her friends called Midnight Madness at Perrysburg High School and Clayton decided to meet her there with some of his friends. This is where Clayton finally asked her to be his girlfriend. Naturally they were both thrilled and hugged then went on their ways, as most awkward junior high kids did. Little did they know that this night would change their lives forever. Monica and Clayton continued to date all throughout high school and college. During their senior year at Ohio State, Clayton and Monica went on a long weekend trip to Nashville. This is where Clayton decided to finally pop the question to Monica at a beautiful dinner at Bourbon Steak House on the 34th Floor of the JW Marriott on January 19, 2019. Monica and Clayton stayed in Columbus after their graduation from OSU and now live in Grandview with their dog, Gray. Clayton works in Finance at JP Morgan Chase and Monica works as an Assistant Merchant at the Bath & Body Works home office. There has not been a day that has gone by since November of 2010 that they have not been at each other's side. They are each other's best friend and soulmate and feel incredibly blessed to have found their forever at 13 years old. Monica and Clayton are very excited to finally be tying the knot virtually on May 23, 2020 and are looking forward to celebrating their marriage with everyone on May 29, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.