Eric and Katie first met back in 2016 while Katie was at her USI orientation day and Eric was an orientation leader (AKA Amigo). Once Katie's freshman year began, her and her roommates (now bridesmaids) spent many weekends at Eric's with him and his friends. Eric graduated from USI that winter and later left (without saying goodbye) for Logan University in St. Louis. It was almost two years later when the couple unexpectedly ran back into each other at the wedding of current groomsman, Ryan Elpers. The very next night, Katie and Eric went on their first date and have been together ever since. After a couple years of long distance, adopting a dog, moving in together, adopting a cat, graduating from their programs, adopting another cat, beginning their careers, and even changing jobs a few times, Eric finally proposed to Katie while on a cruise to Cozumel. Eric planned a beautiful evening and even had a photographer to capture the excitement of it all. After beginning their relationship at a wedding and attending many weddings together over the years, Katie and Eric are finally getting to have their own and they can't wait to celebrate with you!