This love story started on November 11, 2009 when Shannon was a freshman and Garrett was a sophomore in high school. That day Garrett and Shannon walked down the hall at Girard High School where Garrett asked Shannon to be his girlfriend. After high school, Garrett and Shannon both attended Slippery Rock University where their relationship continued to grow in many ways. After getting their degrees from SRU, Garrett proposed to Shannon on August 16th, 2017 at Debonne Vineyards in a hot air balloon, and Shannon said YES! After their engagement they both went back to SRU for graduate school in physical therapy where they received their Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2020. Throughout the many years together they went through some of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in life. They traveled as much as possible, made many friends throughout their adventures, and spent lots of time with family. They also lost many family members that had a huge impact in their lives and in their relationship. However, throughout all these highs and lows of their relationship they continued to grow their love for each other. The song "Then" by Brad Paisley fits their relationship very well. Their love for each other continues to grow with each day they spend together. They have waited 11 years to marry each other and that time is almost here. They are so excited to have those that matter most around them on their special day!