The couple met working out in the early morning hours at Snap Fitness St. Augusta. Kelli couldn’t get a “broken” bench adjusted. Ben noticed and gave up the bench he was using for her. Each morning there after they worked out together while getting to know one another. Go figure the two would meet each other in a gym! The couple love being active and Kelli owns a Snap Fitness in addition to working as a franchise business coach for the company. Thanks Snap Fitness for this life and love!

While working out together one morning the couple discovered they have mutual friends, Keith and Emily Thell! Ben and Kelli’s first date was a double date with Keith and Emily at a Twins game.

First solo date together was at the Local Blend in St. Joseph.

Ben asked Kelli to go on a bike ride from St. Joseph to Avon. They enjoyed a picnic on middle spunk lake in Avon. Here is where Ben asked Kelli to be his girlfriend.

Ben joined Kelli on a work trip to Oregon. After spending over 800 miles together in a car and a number of adventures along the way the two grew a deeper joy for one another. They still talk about this trip often!

Ben is grateful to be marrying into a snowmobiling family! The first time Ben and Kelli rode together was an overnight trip from Crosby to Grand Rapids with some of Kelli’s family.

When Ben and Kelli were first getting to know each other they discovered so many things they had in common. “Add it to the list” became an everyday saying as they uncovered all the commonalities. Although the couple have a lot in common each person has shown the other new experiences. Experiencing new adventures together is a favorite quality in their relationship. Mountain biking is something Kelli introduced to Ben and it has become a favorite summer activity for the couple.

Prioritizing time with family especially with nieces and nephews is important to the couple. Learning about each other’s family has helped the couple grow to better understand one another.

The morning of the engagement Kelli went to yoga with her friend Emily and had planned to go to Ben’s after class to get ready to spend the day with friends. Ben had other plans! Kelli walked into the house to flower pedals and an illuminated “Will you marry me?” sign surrounded by photos of memories together.

The couple celebrated their engagement with friends at the Kane Brown concert! Concerts or sporting events with friends is the couple’s idea of a perfect night out.

Ben and Kelli introduced their greatest adventure yet when they brought Buxton on deck!