It was a regular Saturday night in Melbourne at the County Line Saloon. Ashley and Carrigan (the maid of honor) were out for a girls' night, and Brandon and Sam (the best man) were out for a guys' night. After Brandon tried to deliver a pickup line to Ashley, Carrigan stepped in and encouraged Ashley to talk to Brandon. By the end of the night, the two had grown fond of each other, and Brandon valiantly asked Ashley to attend the Renaissance Faire the next day, which she reasonably declined. However, this did not stop the pursuit of happiness. Eventually, going on dates turned into going on trips, and in September of 2024, Brandon proposed at a winery in Paso Robles, California, surrounded by friends.