Ian Douglas Price was born on June 21st, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Doug and Lynn Price.

Ian's early life consisted of lots of love from his parents, pups, and family as well as an early love of technology and video games.

Bobbie Annette Hall was born on October 20th, 1999 in Maumee, Ohio to parents Michael Hall and Rebecca Herner-Hall.

Bobbie's early years consisted of lots of love from her parents, kitties, and extended family - including a sibling born in 2002.

Ian spent his teenage years playing video games and spending lots of time with friends - aka the "boys in the basement".

He was involved in Worthington Kilbourne Highschool's JV and Varsity soccer teams, men's chorus, mixed chorus, the Kilbourne Singers, National Honor Society, Socratic Society, and volunteering at a memory loss unit.

He graduated in May 2015 and was off to Miami University with a goal to obtain his computer science degree.

Bobbie spent her teenage years spending time outdoors with her kitties and obsessing over various bands (mostly One Direction) and other celebrities.

She was involved in Seneca East High School's JV and Varsity Cheerleading teams, Mixed Chorus, Show Choir, Drama Club, Musical Theatre, various honors choruses, All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, National Honor Society, Science Club, and often spent time volunteering during and after school hours with elementary students.

Bobbie graduated in May 2017 and was off to Miami University with the goal to become a psychiatrist.

On the afternoon of Thursday, August 23, 2018, Ian and Bobbie "matched" on Tinder and Ian sent a message that started it all... "Hey there, nice to meet you :)"

On the Friday before Labor Day, Bobbie, a bubbly sophomore with a sparkle in her eye, and Ian, a laid-back senior with a grin that could light up a room, were both dressed to impress for their first date at Mac & Joes, a local pub in Oxford. Bobbie pulled into the parking lot of Ian’s apartment, where he stood waiting with a thoughtful gift for her and her friends. With a playful smile, they exchanged pleasantries before setting off toward the pub, both hearts buzzing with anticipation.

At Mac & Joes, Bobbie launched into her signature storytelling, weaving her life’s tales with infectious energy, while Ian, entranced by her every word, listened intently. Time flew by as laughter and conversation flowed, with Ian soaking in every moment, happy just to be there.

Eventually, the evening came to an end as Ian needed to head home for a party he was hosting. After a sweet goodbye, Bobbie dropped him off, both reluctant to part ways. Later that night, as they each drifted into their own worlds, a quiet sense of excitement lingered, and both spent the rest of the night daydreaming about the next chapter of their unexpected story.

Friday’s date left both Bobbie and Ian buzzing with excitement, eager to see each other again. Through the long weekend, they had already planned their next meet-up—a casual lunch at Wendy’s, where they could catch up and enjoy each other's company once more.

From that moment on, they were always looking for reasons to spend time together, whether it was another trip to Wendy’s (because why not?), a quiet, rainy walk through the woods where Bobbie learned about Ian's fear of bees, or a cozy study date that somehow turned into the perfect moment for their first kiss. Each encounter, no matter how simple, felt like a small piece of something bigger and more meaningful.

On September 22nd, the pair decided to make things "official" aka they were now going steady. News and excitement quickly spread through their friends and families.

Over the next two semesters, the pair's care for eachother grew and blossomed into love.

They attended each others' Holiday events and spent much time at Ian's apartment or in Bobbie's dorm. Ian's friends began to become Bobbie's and vice versa. Bobbie supported Ian's Miami Men's Glee Club concerts, inspiring Bobbie to Join Miami's Women's Chorus.

Even in those first few months, the pair experienced each other in many seasons of life -- Bobbie losing a family friend who was like a second mother to her and ultimately deciding to no longer go to medical school -- All while Ian was navigating his mom's final months of cancer treatment, his senior year and eventually, life as a web development professional.

Welp, you know what's coming here... but before that, let's recap what happened BEFORE Feb 2020.

In June 2019, Ian began working at his first job post-college. Bobbie, too, started a full-time job in Columbus as a Manager at Scioto Country Club - - a wonderful opportunity to be closer to Ian all summer, while living with her Grandmother and late Grandfather in Columbus.

As Bobbie's junior year began in August, the pair finally had to start being a long-distance couple. Thankfully, 2.5 hours wasn't TOO far for Ian to make frequent weekend trips to Oxford.

Let's gloss over the big event in 2020. It was and is stressful, but the pair made it through... with some modifications.

In May 2021, Bobbie graduated and the pair moved to their first apartment together in Columbus - ready for a lifetime to come.

Bobbie began working in research at OSU while Ian continued growing his expertise in the web development industry.

Months after moving in together, after laying Ian's long-time family pet, Keiko, to rest, they decided to add a new member to their little family -- a cute beige kitty named Willow.

They spent the next year learning to better care for each other and learning a lot about each other.

In 2023, after being rejected by Doctoral programs for a 2nd time, Bobbie knew it was time to find a new research position. With Ian's support, the pair began working on transitioning to a new city.

Unfortunately, soon tragedy struck. Bobbie's mom became very ill and the couple spent the next several months driving back and forth between northern Ohio and Columbus until Bobbie's Mom, Becky, passed away in May 2023.

Before her passing, Bobbie got to share exciting news with her mom -- First, that she and Ian were officially moving to Pittsburgh for Bobbie to start a new research position and Second, that Bobbie had purchased an engagement ring and wedding band for Ian - a ring set that Becky was so delighted to see and hold before her passing.

Becky passed away on May 23, 2023, just a few days after mother's day, and the morning after getting to virtually hear Bobbie perform a concert to thousands in Downtown Columbus, with Harmony Community Chorus.

Just 2.5 weeks after Becky's passing, Bobbie, Ian, and Willow moved to Pittsburgh into a duplex overlooking the Pittsburgh valley with a beautiful, scenic, view of Pittsburgh and the Monongahela River.

The couple continued to work through the immense feelings from losing Becky and moving to a brand new state and city, one where the pair knew no one.

After months of exploring nature and the city around Pittsburgh, the pair finally felt ready to call it home, even discussing the possibility of staying long-term.

On Christmas Eve of 2023, with many of their family and friends at their side, Ian asked Bobbie to marry him. Bobbie quickly agreed and scurried away for the 2nd surprise of the evening -- her counter-proposal with the ring she had purchased almost a year prior.

And there you have it -- Willow's parents were officially engaged.

2024 consisted of more city exploration, re-discovering passions, Bobbie's 3rd attempt at applying for Doctoral programs, and lots of Wedding Planning.

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We're only a few months into 2025 and we already know that this is going to be an amazing year - for many more reasons than just our wedding.

A week after the wedding, we will be setting off for a week-long Norwegian Cruise through Greece and Turkey!

Soon after arriving back to the US we will be packing up and moving...

To Memphis, Tennessee!

Bobbie was officially accepted to the University of Memphis's Counseling Psychology PhD Program. We are very excited (and also somewhat stressed) to move to another new state! Thankfully, this time we can guarantee we'll be there for at least the first 4 years of Bobbie's program. We hope to purchase our first home together possibly by 2026!

We have no idea how our lives will morph and change after 2025, but we are so happy to have all of you along for the ride!