They say love can blossom anywhere, and for Ryan and Bailee, that somewhere just happened to be the oh-so-romantic Scheels All Sports store. Ryan, a bike whisperer in the shop, and Bailee, a coffee connoisseur in the cafe, were destined to meet. We're talking stolen glances in the cafe line and flirting disguised as Bailee "needing help" filling the ice machine (it was totally reachable).

By senior year, these high school sweethearts were an official item. College in Fargo brought new adventures. They survived those long-distance stretches and through it all, their love story continued.

After college, equipped with real jobs they developed a love for travel. Their adventure saw them in Mexico, England, Scotland, New York, and several other states. Fast forward to 2022, and their love story took another exciting turn! They built their own little slice of paradise – a house – which they now share with a feline entourage of three: Patches, Peanut, and Walter.

Then came the biggest surprise of all. After a respectable 11 years of dating, Ryan finally proposed. Now, they're ready to embark on their biggest adventure yet – forever!

We can't wait to see what the future holds, filled with more travels and a lifetime of making memories. Thank you to everyone who is helping us celebrate our future!

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