In a world of social media and online dating, one might say that the romance has been diminished from finding love now that we're all behind a screen, swiping mindlessly on dating apps. During the Fall of 2022, however, Katie and Nolan would prove otherwise. Little did they know, their forever match would be just a swipe away. Back when they were on the market, the dating app Hinge had a feature called "most compatible match of the day," which, among thousands of others in the area, highlighted one person's profile. Nolan & Katie were chosen as each other's most compatible match. Maybe Hinge really has the best algorithm?! Even behind the screen, the chemistry between Nolan & Katie was palpable. After a few weeks of chatting, a date was set. On November 25th, 2022, the two would meet at Rochester Brewery for dinner, only to be drowned out by the live music playing there that night. They decided to check out the Christmas lights downtown while also looking for a little speakeasy Katie had heard about. Katie and Nolan barely made it down the street before finding it almost immediately--Baus Bar. Katie swears that the moment she knew Nolan was the person she wanted to spend the rest of her life with was right before they went inside. Nolan had reached for her hand as they walked down the street, and when Katie saw Baus, she excitedly looked up at him to ask if he wanted to go inside. From Nolan's perspective, the streetlights shined perfectly on Katie, highlighting her soft blue eyes as she looked up at him. He couldn't help but mention how beautiful her eyes were. It registered with Katie at that moment that Nolan's compliment was genuine--not just a cheesy pick-up line. Time stopped moving for a moment, almost like the way they describe it in a rom-com. It seemed like such a simple moment on the outside, but she felt a shift. After going inside & waiting for a seat to open up, Nolan says he shared the same feeling that Katie felt moments before. Something about her while they waited for a seat to open up, the way she stood by his side and looked into his eyes, it was at that moment he could feel her hold on his heart. He had never met a woman who could make him laugh and be seen as well as Katie could. As the night went on, the feelings grew and grew. By the end of the evening, Katie had believed in love at first sight, and it was safe to say the feeling was mutual. It went against all the sound dating advice she'd received—taking things slowly and playing it safe—but sometimes, when you know, you know. After 10 months of dating, Nolan & Steve moved in with Katie, Cali, & Marshall, and on September 16th, 2023, Nolan devised a plan to propose to Katie with friends and family in attendance. Steve would compete in the 9th of 10 heats during the dachshund races at the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Festival. After eight rounds of anticipation, and a ring in his pocket, he released Steve to run to Katie. Following a close race in front of hundreds of people (and dozens of dachshunds), Nolan would get on one knee and propose to Katie, the absolute love of his life. With an excitable "yes!" the two would begin the exciting next chapter of their lives! As August 2nd, 2025 quickly approaches, Katie and Nolan's love continues to grow, and they look forward to everything in store for the future Cutting family!