Some of the greatest love stories begin in the most unexpected ways. We shouldn't have met at all, really. Dating apps are supposed to match people within a certain radius, and Tanner lived nearly two hours away in Columbus – well outside Hailey's search range. But fate had other plans. One day, Tanner drove up to Fin Feather and Fur in Ashland, just 30 minutes from Hailey's hometown. As he sat in the parking lot, he opened Tinder and started swiping. That's when he saw her. Three days after that first message, Tanner did something bold: he asked Hailey on a date. On a school night, no less. They met at Hilarities, a comedy club in Cleveland, where they laughed until their sides hurt. It was the kind of first date you dream about – the one where you just know this person is going to matter. A year flew by. Hailey took a job near Columbus, and they moved in together, starting their first real chapter. But Tanner had bigger plans. On October 27, 2023, he transformed their apartment into something magical. He laid out a path of candles and rose petals leading from the front door to their living room. When Hailey came home from school, "Next Thing You Know" by Jordan Davis was playing softly in the background. As she followed the trail of petals, she saw it – "Marry Me" spelled out in balloons against their patio doors. She was speechless. Looking back, our path wasn't always easy. We both had our share of heartbreak and tough times before finding each other. But that's the thing about God's plan – sometimes the detours lead you exactly where you're meant to be. Now we're planning our wedding, and we can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you who have been part of our story. We hope you'll join us as we begin this journey together.