Jeffery and Morgan knew of each other in high school, but never thought much of it. That changed in the summer of 2021, when they both attended the Bertrand Rodeo. After the rodeo wrapped up, their friend groups gathered to chat—and that casual conversation planted the first seed. A week later, Jeffery added Morgan on Snapchat and struck up a conversation. With a little convincing from her mom, Morgan agreed to go on a date. Their first evening out was dinner at Red Lobster, followed by a round of mini golf at The Big Apple, and finished with a walk around Yanny Park—snow cones in hand. Jeffery did most of the talking; Morgan did most of the listening. Something just clicked. After a few more dates, they officially began dating—starting a long-distance journey while tackling college. They powered through late-night phone calls, weekend visits, and quiet evenings staying in and ordering food, soaking up every minute they had together. It wasn’t always easy, but those challenges made them stronger. By the summer of 2024, Jeffery knew it was time. With the help of Morgan’s friends and family, he planned a surprise proposal disguised as a birthday photoshoot—on her favorite day of the year. It took a lot of convincing to get her to agree to the shoot, but eventually she did. Morgan had no idea what was coming. As the photographer clicked away, Jeffery appeared behind her and dropped to one knee. She was completely shocked—and completely overjoyed. From rodeos to Red Lobster, two-hour drives to lifelong dreams, Jeffery and Morgan have weathered it all. And now, they’re ready to begin their next chapter—side by side. Mark your calendars for August 8, 2026, when they’ll say “I do” and start their forever together.