Hannah sent Bryce an impulse Facebook friend request after dancing the night away at a good friends wedding. He’d already moved to Wisconsin, when mutual friends (the Koops) suggested they meet. Bryce accepted the request skeptically, but a few days later sent Hannah a message. After texting for a while, Hannah asked Bryce on their first date when he was home in Michigan on vacation. The two met for dinner at Hops @ 84 East. They grew up only 20 minutes from each other, and God led them to each other over 20 years later.

If you know Hannah, you know she absolutely loves the beach. It’s something she misses most about Michigan. Bryce took Hannah to Saugatuck Dunes State Park when they were home for a visit. As they were walking the trails, Bryce grabbed to hold Hannah's hand. She found herself in a clearing of trees with no one else around, and he got down on one knee. If you know Bryce, you know he’s rough around the edges with a sweet core. He surprised Hannah with not only the proposal, but with all the planning and preparation to make it perfect. Even Samson got spoiled that day, swimming in Lake Michigan for his first time.