We both grew up in Springfield, Missouri, and met when we were 14 years old (special shoutout to Mary James - we wouldn’t be here without you!). After four years of spending time together on CAVS basketball trips, late night iHOP runs, one too many “photoshoots” with our moms, and a senior trip to Mexico, we finally admitted that we had feelings for one another - and the rest is history! Later that summer, we both moved to Columbia, Missouri, to attend the University of Missouri (Go Tigers!!), where we spent over half a decade making the most amazing memories with each other and some of the most special people in our lives. A few years later, Nate proposed on Thanksgiving Day 2021 at his family’s beautiful property in Elkland, Missouri, a place that will now hold such a special place in our hearts! We feel so blessed to have loved each other for so many years and cannot wait to share our special day with each and every one of you. May 6th, 2023, cannot come soon enough!