Tyler and Katelyn met in college, an immature boy from Minnesota and a clueless girl from New Jersey. It was the first few days before classes commenced and this was the time to meet new people, be outgoing and adventurous. The girls left their door open to any wanderers that may pass by - and they had many. Tyler was one of the many to wander in and take comfort in their company. Now looking back years later, Katelyn wonders if she really noticed him at first, but to her surprise he knew from that very moment!
Fast forward seven years later, on a cold Minnesota day, Tyler brought Katelyn to the Minnesota Zoo under the ruse of enjoying lunch and seeing some cute animals. After learning some interesting facts about sea life, they went to their special lunch spot - a tiny nook in the aquarium surrounded by fish and coral. As Katelyn looked into the aquarium and expected Tyler to be grabbing their lunch, he got down on one knee and pulled out the ring. After a fit of hysterics, Katelyn said yes! She lost her appetite and instead of eating they went for a stroll around the zoo as she called her loved ones, crying, to tell them the great news!