Deanna and Brennan’s love story started back in their freshman year at the University of South Carolina. Both were part of the Honors College and joined the Ultimate Frisbee Club, where they quickly became close friends. For the next four years, their relationship was a classic game of "will-they-won't-they." They spent endless time together, dated other people, and even stayed in touch when Brennan moved to Germany for a while.

In 2020, Brennan’s time in Germany came to an unexpected end when he was deported (for reasons still unclear…), and he moved back to Columbia, SC. It was around this time that Deanna and Brennan finally realized what everyone else already knew—they were meant to be together. Little did they know, their friends had been placing bets on when they’d finally get together. Shoutout to Josh, Navid, Hope, and Sara for making it a little more dramatic! Some people were spot on with their guesses, others... not so much.

Once they were officially a couple, Deanna and Brennan became inseparable. They supported each other through challenging classes, internships, and student teaching. With such a strong foundation already in place, they knew that a little distance wouldn’t hurt. In January 2022, Brennan moved to Quincy, MA, for a job in Software Engineering, just as Deanna was finishing her Master’s in Teaching. The timing was perfect.

Since then, they’ve built a new life together in Massachusetts. They still play Ultimate Frisbee, still hunt for the best craft breweries, and love telling people that they share the same birthday. But there’s plenty new too—new friends from trivia nights, work, and even high school (small world, right?), two quirky cats named Marvin and Buggy, and a whole lot more snow than they ever saw in South Carolina.

Then came December 2023. Deanna and Brennan were enjoying a dinner with Deanna’s mom in Boston, and afterward, they stopped by the Sam Adams Brewery for a drink before catching their train. Deanna, playful as always, asked, “So when are you proposing? Is it happening tonight?” Brennan, with a grin, gave her a high-five. They laughed it off, not thinking much of it.

But back in Quincy, after a peaceful walk under the Christmas lights in the commons, Brennan didn’t pop the question. Instead, when they got home, Deanna walked into their living room to find Brennan on one knee, holding a beautiful ring. According to rumors (and Deanna’s own account), she was so overwhelmed that she didn’t quite catch what Brennan said—but she sure remembers crying. Once she had herself together, Brennan shared that he’d actually bought the ring back in May and had been waiting for the perfect moment.

And that’s their story!

TL;DR: Deanna and Brennan met in college playing Ultimate Frisbee. After years of "almost dating," they finally got together. They now live in Quincy, MA, where Brennan works as an Applications Engineer at a start-up, and Deanna is a high school math teacher. They’ve been together for over five years.