Grace and Austin’s love story began in the most modern way—through a dating app. They exchanged messages for a while, and as Austin likes to joke, Grace “ghosted him” during some time of their talking. But in truth, she was wrapped up in wedding duties for her close friends that summer. Then, one fateful night at Home Burger Bar as Grace was out to dinner decided to reach out to Austin again, and in that moment, everything shifted. She thought, what could hurt to reach out and see what happens? It was as if fate had brought them back together, and they both knew something special was about to unfold. They believe that God knew they were meant to be, carefully aligning their paths at just the right time in their lives. Their first date was at Antojitos Mexicanos in Appleton, WI, where Grace, filled with nervous excitement, took one shot for the nerves and one for good luck before heading out. She arrived first, waiting at the bar, and when Austin walked in, it was as if the world fell away. He made her feel instantly at ease, and they spent the entire night lost in conversation, laughing, and sharing their stories. By the end of the evening, the restaurant had closed around them, but they were too spellbound in each other to even notice. It was the kind of night where time didn’t seem to matter, and in their hearts, they both knew they had found something one-of-a-kind. Their families have since grown beautifully close, further proof that their love story was part of a bigger plan. The rest, as they say, is history—and the best is yet to come. 🤍