Elliott and I go way back—we knew of each other in high school, but we were on completely different paths back then. After graduation, we went our separate ways: I headed to Winona State University, and Elliott stayed home. Fate stepped in on New Year’s Eve at Ryan Brock’s house (groomsmen). Our friends had finally had enough of hearing us talk about each other, so they gave us the little push we needed. And at midnight—well, you can probably guess what happened. The rest was history. After a year and a half of long-distance love, I moved back home. Not long after, we bought our first home and welcomed our first dog. On November 11, 2024, Elliott proposed on what we’re convinced is the most beautiful pier in the United States (seriously, we checked—it’s a fact). Now, we’re counting down to saying “I do” on November 15, 2025. Here’s to our past, our present, and the future we’re building—together. Cheers!