Jacob and Anna met while they were both students at West Central High School in Biggsville, IL. Anna's junior year, and Jacob's sophomore year they both attended prom. When the night was over, Jacob told his date, (mutual friend and matchmaker, Abby Hubbard ) that Anna was the most beautiful girl at the dance. Abby encouraged him to reach out to Anna, and shortly after the pair began dating on April 17, 2013.

The two were inseparable over the next year. Before long, Jacob was helping Anna move into her dorm at Bradley University, while he completed his senior year of high school. Jacob and Anna spent the year visiting one another on weekends, and before you knew it, Anna was helping Jacob move into his dorm at Bradley the next fall.

The next five years brought new friends, unforgettable memories, and their first cat - Phoebe. Following Jacob's graduation from Bradley, they moved into their first apartment together in Peoria, IL.

Three years later, Jacob proposed to Anna on October 17, 2021, their 8.5 year anniversary. They were surrounded by their parents, and matchmaker, Abby Hubbard. Jacob, Anna, and Abby had spent a day golfing together, and on the 18th hole, Jacob got down on a knee to ask Anna to be his wife - totally surprising Anna who had just put two balls in the water trying to get on the green.

Since then, Jacob and Anna bought their first home in Peoria, adopted a second cat - Joey, and have worked together to plan their wedding with help from their families and friends. The two cannot wait to finally be married, and are so excited to celebrate with you!