Rachel and Braedon had known each other prior to dating since they went to the same high school. Their paths didn't cross until they were put into the same class Rachel's junior year and Braedon's senior year. They started dating that year and here we are today. Rachel will graduate from SDSU in the spring with a nursing degree while Braedon will graduate from DSU in the spring with a teaching degree.

Rachel and Braedon finished another semester of college and were on summer break. They were about to head to the Black Hills for a summer vacation with Braedon's family! Rachel was under the impression that they were taking family pictures the day they got to Spearfish, but Braedon had a special surprise. They got to Bridal Veil Falls and were taking pictures when Braedon surprised Rachel while they were taking their individual pictures and proposed.