Austin & Elli

6.21.2025 • Cumming, IA

Austin & Elli

6.21.2025 • Cumming, IA

Our Story

Picture of Our Story

We began dating in high school, after a series of pranking each other and an awkward first date. To our surprise, we blended well with our different interests and similar values. Together, we shared many milestones over the many years like school dances, graduation, family vacations, attending different colleges, and now being engaged! There have been several joyous moments and many challenges along the way. However, something that has remained consistent is the presence of Jesus. He has continually sanctified us and pointed us toward Him. Please pray for our love to continue to grow for each other and that we would glorify Jesus through our marriage!

See more of our story below:

Before we started dating, we pranked each other using this giant bear. Austin asked Elli to the formal with it!

January 18, 2019

Before we started dating, we pranked each other using this giant bear. Austin asked Elli to the formal with it!
We did marching band together, Austin playing the tenor drums and Elli playing the alto saxophone.

October 19, 2019

We did marching band together, Austin playing the tenor drums and Elli playing the alto saxophone.
We were part of a musical together, The Smokey Joe's.

November 16, 2019

We were part of a musical together, The Smokey Joe's.
Our families started a tradition, Flannel Fams in Christmas Jams walk!

December 25, 2019

Our families started a tradition, Flannel Fams in Christmas Jams walk!
Our first year dating, it was revealed who the boss of the relationship...

February 29, 2020

Our first year dating, it was revealed who the boss of the relationship...
We had our first prom during Covid, so we improvised having our favorite chef, Elli's dad!

May 02, 2020

We had our first prom during Covid, so we improvised having our favorite chef, Elli's dad!
Senior year prom!

May 01, 2021

Senior year prom!
Graduated and wrapped up the first stage of our lives!

May 23, 2021

Graduated and wrapped up the first stage of our lives!
Saying goodbye to our go-to ice cream, Culver's before moving off to college.

August 17, 2021

Saying goodbye to our go-to ice cream, Culver's before moving off to college.
Visiting Austin at an Iowa State University football game!

November 06, 2021

Visiting Austin at an Iowa State University football game!
Elli's favorite spot nearby University of Northern Iowa, Sidecar Coffee.

December 04, 2021

Elli's favorite spot nearby University of Northern Iowa, Sidecar Coffee.
This photo explains our personalities well!

February 14, 2022

This photo explains our personalities well!
Concert with one  of our favorite small bands, The Backseat Lovers.

November 11, 2022

Concert with one of our favorite small bands, The Backseat Lovers.
Our fourth Christmas celebrating with our families.

December 25, 2022

Our fourth Christmas celebrating with our families.
We spent several trips skiing with Elli's family in resorts Grand Targhee, Copper Mountain, and Snowy Range Ski Area.

December 28, 2022

We spent several trips skiing with Elli's family in resorts Grand Targhee, Copper Mountain, and Snowy Range Ski Area.
Enjoying the annual Salt Conference, which is a nationwide ministry that each of us attended in college.

February 19, 2023

Enjoying the annual Salt Conference, which is a nationwide ministry that each of us attended in college.
Austin's family and Elli cruised through the Carribean in parts of Belize, Honduras and Mexico.

March 16, 2023

Austin's family and Elli cruised through the Carribean in parts of Belize, Honduras and Mexico.
Austin completed his first triathlon.

May 27, 2023

Austin completed his first triathlon.
Another photo to represent our silly relationship!

September 16, 2023

Another photo to represent our silly relationship!
Celebrating Elli's 21st birthday in Kansas City with our silly families!

December 17, 2023

Celebrating Elli's 21st birthday in Kansas City with our silly families!
Vacationing with Elli's family around the Hawaiian islands!

March 10, 2024

Vacationing with Elli's family around the Hawaiian islands!
ENGAGED!!!!

March 10, 2024

ENGAGED!!!!
A close up of the engagement ring!

March 11, 2024

A close up of the engagement ring!