Mason and Sarah met on the second day of their freshman year at Saint Vincent College, when Dr. Arcara, their unknowing matchmaker, paired them together for an icebreaker. Mason invited Sarah and her pod-mates to his pod for some ping pong. That invitation sparked a close-knit friend group and laid the foundation for their connection. After months of growing friendship, Mason finally found the courage to ask Sarah out. They made it official on January 10, 2022, and the rest is history.

On the day of their engagement, Mason and Sarah had a full day of plans. They began at the Ligonier Farmers Market, then met up for a double date with Sarah’s best friend, Angelina, and cousin, Logan. They spent the afternoon at an escape room before splitting up, with plans to reunite later for dinner. But Mason had other plans. After convincing Sarah they were just going to the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve for a short walk, he pulled the car over to a quiet spot with a perfect view of the Saint Vincent Basilica in the background. Waiting across the field, Angelina and Logan were ready to capture the perfect moment. And it truly was perfect. Completely surprised, Sarah never saw it coming, and with overwhelming joy, she said yes. The celebration continued back at the Hartner home, where family and friends were waiting to congratulate them at a surprise engagement party Mason had thoughtfully planned with the help of their families.