Long story short, we met how many couples did during the pandemic...on Tinder. Gracie Rae knew she had to swipe right on Braeden after seeing his opening line: "If you like Piña coladas and getting caught in the rain hit me up." Braeden immediately had recognized Gracie Rae and was thrilled to have another chance at love with his 2 year long campus crush. You read that right! Braeden and Gracie Rae had met 2 years prior when they had four class together Freshman year. They both came to Creighton with dreams of going into health sciences and the classes that weeded them out of those careers drew them together. Although Braeden never quite worked up the courage to introduce himself to Gracie Rae during their classes, he could not pass the opportunity to be with her again. They both swiped right on each other and the rest was history.

Gracie Rae and Braeden were long-distance at the time and were thrilled to be reuniting for Labor Day weekend at their favorite place on earth...Innsbrook, MO. Gracie Rae was excited for a weekend away from law school and case books, but Braeden was nervously anticipating getting down on one knee. For months Braeden had been planning every detail of this special day. First, he had her ring custom-made. Next, he hired a photographer to set up and capture the moment and return later to take engagement pictures during golden hour. Lastly, he had to keep Gracie Rae from getting suspicious. He had one of their close mutual friends take Gracie Rae to get her nails done and cleverly told Gracie Rae to get whatever she wanted. His mom, knowing the plan was brewing, ordered them matching outfits in Gracie Rae's favorite color...Pink. The day of, Braeden knew he wanted to propose to Gracie Rae at the end of a morning walk through Innsbrook and ending at a small story-book Chapel called Harmony Church. This was a special place to Gracie Rae as she had grown up going to Innsbrook almost every weekend and had always loved this picture-perfect chapel. Every detail was carefully coordinated and it is a day they will cherish forever.