Breanna and Bendik Johan first met in 2016 at the University of Utah on their way to a fraternity formal — but not as each other's dates. After driving to and from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the two got to know each other a little better! She even went home with his Sigma Nu hoodie, and it would never be returned. Flash forward to Alpha Chi Omega date night in February 2017. Breanna's date had bailed on her, and she was searching for a new date. Bendik Johan's fraternity brother was to the rescue and set up the last minute match. The two went ice skating in Downtown Salt Lake, which if you know Breanna, she has terrible balance so this was tricky! Bendik Johan was trying to be helpful, but actually just showed off his nordic ice skating skills. Later that month, they went to an Alpha Chi Omega/Sigma Nu Exchange party at a bowling/arcade/mini golf facility. Breanna is super competitive when it comes to bowling! While she was trying to show off her skills to Bendik Johan, she managed to slip onto the bowling lane and was utterly embarrassed. Bendik Johan was not phased by this at all, and they have been talking ever since. After making it official on March 19th, 2017, the pair were hanging out on the regular! Bendik Johan quickly invited Breanna to join him in Norway when he was going back for the summer. Breanna spent two weeks at his home with his family, and then they were long distance for two months. Once Bendik Johan returned back to Utah, they embarked on a two week road trip along the Californian coast. These experiences early on in their relationship really shaped out what kind of couple they were going to be! Today, Breanna and Bendik Johan share a love for traveling, food and drinks, friends, outdoors, and their doggo Copper the hound dog. They are fortunate enough to have been able to travel to 18 states and 5 countries together-- and they hope many more! In October of 2021, Breanna and Bendik Johan decided to take a Fall trip to Boston, Massachusetts and the coast of Maine. After enjoying this vacation, they completely fell in love with New England and everything it has to offer-- This is part of the reason that they chose Newport, Rhode Island as their wedding location! Additionally, a location along the East Coast, a middle point, seemed the best choice for both sides of the family! Breanna and Bendik Johan are so thrilled to have their family and friends join them for a fantastic celebration of their love!