At just sixteen years old, the couple met at the party of a mutual friend. Though they had spent two years talking on the phone, the anticipation of their first face-to-face meeting filled them both with nerves. After mustering up the courage to make a first move, Luke broke the ice with a joke that immediately made Kate laugh. It was that simple exchange of laughter that immediately sparked a connection that would only grow deeper with time.

On Kate's birthday, Luke conducted the plan to take her to her favorite place in the world, Milwaukee Public Museum. The museum held a special place in her heart; it was a place where she used to hide coins with her Dad when she was little. Upon approaching the famous igloo on the third floor, Luke knelt down and asked for Kate's hand. Overcome with excitement and laughter, they left the museum and headed to a surprise party, perfectly planned by Kate's mother, where all of their friends and family awaited. It was a night they'll never forget.