From the very first night they met, Bill had his eyes on Michelle. The very next day, he asked her out, but Michelle, enjoying her college life, turned him down. She was embracing the "single life" while attending the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. It wasn’t until a year later that Michelle realized what a great catch Bill was. When they officially began dating, Michelle was in her senior year of college, and Bill had just started working at Dream 4x4. Around that time, Bill had an opportunity to travel across the country as his cousin Sawyer’s tour manager, and shortly after, they decided to make a big move—relocating from Colorado to Connecticut. Bill was bringing Michelle home. The transition to life in the valley was an adjustment for Michelle, but it led to many new friendships. In October of 2019, their family grew with the arrival of Pax, their beloved dog. Over the next seven years, their relationship flourished, filled with adventures, game nights, and quiet nights at home. By 2023, Michelle gave Bill an ultimatum: it was time for either a ring or a puppy. To her surprise, she got both! Bill proposed in April 2023 while they were in Savannah, Georgia, and soon after, the wedding planning began. That August, they welcomed Ollivander (Olli) into their family. So, why Spain for the wedding? People often say that weddings fly by, and Michelle and Bill wanted a longer, more meaningful experience surrounded by loved ones. Spain holds a special place in Michelle's heart—her grandmother is from Spain, and she spent two summers there, traveling with family and studying abroad. Sharing her heritage with Bill felt like the perfect opportunity for a celebration that combined their love story with her family’s roots.