They met at church and started talking more after a group picnic that summer at Raccoon Lake, Indiana. After accidentally friend-zoning Sean, Amanda eventually told him that, actually, she liked him. It turns out he liked her too! Their first real date was seeing the new live action Lion King in theaters. Over the next two years, they enjoyed getting to know each other more and discovering how they shared interests like hiking, kayaking, board games, traveling, cooking, and many other things. One of their favorite spots is the engineering fountain at Purdue (see their engagement photos)! It's where they spent a lot of time, had their first kiss, and got engaged.