Casey and Steffany went to school together their entire lives, but didn't meet until 2011 when he sat behind her in their high school psychology class. Casey would also attend Steffany's tennis matches with his cross country team, but they didn't really speak until January of 2012. Steffany's dad was barbecuing ribs for her and her friends. They had asked a mutual friend of both Steffany and Casey to come, but didn't want him to be the only guy in attendance so they suggested he ask another friend to join. That friend was Casey, and the group as well as Steffany and Casey were inseparable for the rest of the school year and summer.

After graduation, Casey attended Missouri S&T, but transferred to Missouri State University in spring of 2013, where Steffany also attended later that fall. The two got their first apartment together in the fall of 2014 and both started working at the local Hy-Vee where they met many great people, several of whom they are still very close with! Casey graduated in 2017 with a B.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering, then went back to school to earn a 2nd B.S. in Electrical Engineering. The two have since upgraded to a bigger apartment, which they share with their 1st dog, Russell, and their two adopted cats, Stella and Ridley. They continue to call Springfield, Mo their home!

Casey and Steffany had just finished meeting with one of Steffany's potential clients for her pet sitting business when Casey suggested they go on a scenic drive (one of the couple's favorite activities). It had been raining most of the afternoon, but they decided to go anyway. The rain picked up during the drive. After about an hour, they ended up at the Glade Top Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest, one of the couple's favorite local areas that they'd been to several times. The view was breathtaking in the autumn. As they decided to get out of the car, the rain stopped. After 9 wonderful years of learning and growing with each other, Casey proposed and Steffany said yes! The two are so excited for their Maine elopement with their closest friends (a dream destination of theirs for a long time) and to celebrate their union with their families in the following October!

The couple will be marrying on August 15th at the Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport, Maine with their closest friends. Although the couple has chosen for their wedding to only include them, they've chosen to celebrate with their families and friends a couple months after and are so excited for both events! The reception will take place at Steffany's great-grandmother's farm house in Dawn, Missouri (a place very near and dear to her and her family). They can't wait to see you there!