We first met at RiversEdge Community Church in February of 2021. We ended up sitting next to each other during a service. Collin says he fell head over heels during the conversation we had before and after service. Breanna, at the time, confused Collin for his younger brother, who she previously met.

The next year brought a strong friendship that consisted of volunteering in youth ministry together, jamming out to country music in Collin's car, game nights, and bonfires with other friends.

Collin's first attempt at asking Breanna out was unsuccessful. She wasn't looking to start a relationship since she was moving out of state at the end of the summer. Collin accepted this and resigned himself to the two of us just being really great friends and we planned to leave it at that. The car rides, ministry, and hangouts with friends continued.

However, the greatest plot twist of the century came on June 11, 2022. Breanna was spending her summer working at church camps with Great Lakes Christian College. It was Saturday and she was leaving for camp the next day. Collin decided to have some friends over for a bonfire and invited her over as a bit of a last hurrah since none of us knew when our paths would cross again. It was a fun night of archery, volleyball, and midnight Taco Bell. To make a long story short we officially started dating around 3am on June 12, 2022.

Then came a whirlwind summer of dates on the weekends, text messages, and phone calls.

Breanna moving to Indiana so early into our relationship came with its own special and unique set of difficulties, but we eventually figured out a rhythm. Facetime, school dances, soccer games, and occasional weekend visits made long-distance a lot more manageable.

In September of 2023, we decided that we were ready to take the next step in our relationship. So, with help from a friend (shout out to our lovely friend/photographer Grace Arends! We love you!) Collin went out and bought a ring. After months of planning, preparation, and teasing Breanna about having the ring, on March 29th, 2024, Collin asked her to marry him, and she said yes.

That pretty much leads us to today! Your guys' love and support has made this possible and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all!!