Our story began 11 years ago at East Rockford Middle School in Mrs. Appleby's Advanced Art class. After we met, we quickly became best friends. However, it wasn't until 9th grade, that we became more. By attending high school prom, graduation, and everything in between - we had developed a long-term relationship. As many high school relationships do, we thought our story ended when attending different colleges for undergraduate. But our story did not end then... Our love sparked all over again after Alyssa heard "Never Going to Give You Up" at a college bar and had to text Nik. This is when our current love story began... Over the past three years, we have created the most beautiful life together - living in ATL, traveling, eating great food, and starting our careers.

In November 2023, we went on a trip to London, UK with our parents. On the last day, Nik told Alyssa he had breakfast reservations at this cafe. To Alyssa's surprise, Nik had exclusively reserved Leighton House Museum. Nik dropped to one knee & Alyssa said "yes!" We spent the day celebrating in London with our parents.