They met through Hays (the bride’s brother and groom’s best friend) in 2010. Clarke messaged Bethany from time to time over the course of eight years. In 2018, Bethany visited Hays in Georgia. During the visit, Clarke and Bethany talked over Hays’ xbox. Something about that conversation felt different to both of them, and soon they started dating!
For Christmas, Clarke made Bethany a small chest, filled with note cards. The note cards were filled with reasons why he loves her, funny moments between the two, and exciting things to come in the future. One day, a new card was propped against the chest. The note read, “Will you marry me?” When Bethany turned around, Clarke was on one knee!