Haley and Brian met at Oregon State in 2013 when they were both Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for the Anatomy and Physiology labs -- go Beavs! Throughout the next couple years they would periodically run into each other at pre-dental events, bonding easily as #teethnerds. In 2015, Haley started dental school at OHSU as Brian was applying. He reached out to her for advice regarding his personal statement and interview. When Brian was accepted and started his first year, chance would have it that they shared a lab station. Haley wrote him a friendly note (*that he still has) at their shared station wishing him luck in the year to come. It wouldn't be until a couple of years later - during Haley's 3rd and Brian's 2nd year - that they would reconnect, finding themselves in a similar season of life. They began dating in March 2018 and instantly knew that they had something special. They had found their match in each other. -- All of Brian's friends would agree that he is the most loyal and steadfast individual one may ever meet. He is silly and fun and doesn't care too much what people think about him. He makes me laugh like no one else does. Brian is a constant friend, a dependable and compassionate son/brother, and a selfless partner. I feel endlessly grateful to be loved by him. - Haley Everyone who meets Haley is immediately drawn in by her infectious laugh and joyful spirit. Those who befriend her can attest that she is fiercely loyal, thoughtful, fun-loving, sincere, and full of integrity. And c'mon, have you seen how beautiful she is? I am lucky beyond measure to have her by my side in this crazy thing called life. - Brian

Brian and Haley knew that they would end up together from the moment they began dating. 1.5 years later, Haley had graduated, was about to move to a new apartment by herself, and start a new job. On that day in July, Brian left school in the afternoon and arrived at Haley's old apartment with a bouquet of flowers. They had plans to go to Brewfest with friends that evening, and Haley's sister and roommate were over getting ready. Unbeknownst to Haley, Brian had created excuses for Lexa and Carly to leave the apartment on random "errands". He then told Haley that he had a present for her that he had picked up in the checkout line while he was buying the flowers. He said, "You have to close your eyes because it is kind of silly and it will make you laugh..." She closed her eyes and when he told her to open them, there he was on a knee in the semi-empty apartment kitchen asking her to marry him. Complete shock and elation hit Haley all at once and she said YES after asking multiple times, "Is this real life?!" They then went on to celebrate with family and friends at Brewfest, with many beer mug cheers along the way. It was a sunshine-filled magical day full of warmth that they will never forget. We are so excited to start our lives together and to share it with all of you! Looking forward to the celebrations on August 22, 2020!