The couple met through mutual friends at the ages of 15 and 16. Keeping in contact for some time they began to hang out and often go to sonic which was the hangout place in high school. On October 24th 2019 Tanner asked Ariel to be his girlfriend. In 2021 Tanner graduated later moving to a ranch to work there for the next year. Ariel graduated in 2022 began college and they moved in together. Along the way they bought two dogs, Arlo as a birthday gift to Ariel and two months later Bexley. Over the past four years they have traveled to Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Angel Fire and Ruidoso together. On March 12th 2023 Tanner proposed and of course Ariel said yes! Over the past year the couple has been planning and working towards their wedding day on June 22nd 2024.

The couple enjoys being outdoors, hunting, fishing, traveling, sports and hanging out with their pups. The couple is very family oriented and enjoys being in good company.