Shelby had befriended several of Ben's high school friends while in college at Mankato State University and they were "romantically" introduced to one another in 2015 at a house party in college town. Although Ben went to school at the University of Minnesota, they spent several weekends visiting one another at their respective schools. They decided not to pursue a long distance relationship but instead decided to remain friendly while they each finished up their college careers. They continued to communicate daily and although confusing to some, Ben and Shelby both knew that there was more to their relationship that was worth pursuing... and sure enough, the day that Shelby graduated college in 2017, Ben and Shelby had decided to officially consider themselves an item. And boy did they ever!!! Sparks flew that night/morning on May 6/7th at 2am when Ben finally grew the courage to ask Shelby to be his girlfriend. Since then there have been several moves, a few job changes for Shelby, buying a home in Shakopee, getting their puppy Finley, a deck, and then fast forward 5 years and Ben FINALLY got down on a knee and asked Shelby to be his wife. We have grown so much as a couple over the years and we cannot wait to see what the future holds as husband and wife.