We're getting married!

Tyler and Kelsey’s journey began where all great love stories start: at a country music festival in sunny Palm Springs. Both were there to celebrate their birthdays, each traveling from out of state—Tyler from Minnesota and Kelsey from Virginia. Kelsey’s best friend, Vanessa, had predicted she’d have a crush on Nate’s friend Tyler, but Kelsey wasn’t interested in dating at the time. Despite that, fate had other plans. Their first meeting was at Tyler’s 29th birthday dinner, where his parents were also present. Kelsey, known for her "quick wit", spent the dinner playfully roasting Tyler. Tyler’s dad, Dan, later called her a "spitfire" and noted she was exactly the kind of girl Tyler needed. And indeed, she was. The weekend was filled with live music, dancing, and even an adventure sneaking into the VIP section to catch Kane Brown up close. As the weekend wrapped up, neither Tyler nor Kelsey were sure if their connection would last beyond the sunny skies of Palm Springs. But Tyler was determined and continued to pursue Kelsey even after they returned to their respective states. Kelsey eventually flew to Minnesota to see if what they had was more than just a weekend fling. Spoiler alert: it was. Their connection deepened, and they started a long-distance relationship, flying back and forth to be with each other. The miles between them couldn't dampen their growing love. Their love story took them to Florida, where they lived together while Tyler completed his pediatric rotation in Jacksonville, and then back to Palm Springs when Kelsey took a travel position as an occupational therapist. After spending three months apart, they knew they were ready to build a life together, settling down in Rochester, Minnesota. On August 31, 2024, Tyler proposed, and Kelsey said yes. The rest, as they say, is history.