Andrew and Mel first met in college at UW–Stout through mutual friends. Andrew played football, Mel played basketball, so it felt like they were constantly running into each other — around campus, at the gym, and through shared friend groups.

They officially started dating in June 2021, when Andrew made it official during a fun weekend at Country Fest.

Both graduated from Stout, Andrew with a degree in Construction Management and Mel with a degree in Special Education. Before long, they moved into their first home together in Hudson, Wisconsin. That’s when real life really kicked in: full-time jobs, busy schedules, and figuring things out together. Mel started teaching high school special education, and Andrew began working with McGough Construction.

Not long after, George and Gus joined the crew — their two Bernese Mountain Dogs who quickly took over their hearts, their home, and pretty much everything else.

With the help of his sisters, Andrew pulled off the perfect surprise and proposed to Mel on September 19, 2025 — and she said yes (obviously).

In November 2025, they packed up and moved to the Dallas area for Andrew’s job. They’re soaking up life in Texas for now, but Wisconsin will always be home, and they can’t wait to make their way back in late 2027 to start their next chapter.

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