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How It All Began It all started in 2019 on a chilly September Saturday when fate (and a few mutual friends) brought us together during family weekend at Ball State. I had invited friends to come over for a tailgate at my college house and Maddie tagged along with one of them. It was a busy day with people coming in and out but I vividly remember seeing Maddie walk through the front door. I was starstruck. I had no idea who this girl was that was standing in my living room but I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. They didn’t stay long, but in that short time, I knew I had to find out more about the girl who had completely caught my attention. I reached out to our mutual friend who she came with and got her phone number. We texted for a few days, just casually, until she invited me to come to her house for her birthday party. Fast forward to the night of her party and I was full of nerves, knowing I wanted to impress this girl. The second we started talking all my nerves went away. She was the most sociable, easy going person in the world and talking to her was second nature. We spent the whole night talking and laughing and I was hooked. The next day I asked her on a date and we went to Noodles &amp; Company (all my college kid budget could afford) and I asked her to be my girlfriend right there. The best decision I've ever made. Building Our Life Together Fast forward to January of 2021, we had become inseparable and decided we wanted to move in together. We got an apartment together in Fishers and started building our life together. We even made an addition to our little family when we got our dog, Layla.&nbsp; From spontaneous weekend getaways to lazy Sunday mornings with coffee and endless conversations, every moment together has been an adventure. We've explored new cities, tried (and sometimes failed at) cooking new dishes, and built a life full of laughter, love, and inside jokes that no one else understands. Whether it’s celebrating each other’s victories or standing strong together through life’s challenges, every day has been better because we have each other. The Proposal I knew from the very beginning that Maddie was the one, so when it came time to propose, I wanted the moment to be just as special as our journey together. After weeks of planning (and trying to keep it all a secret), the day finally arrived. We were on vacation with my family on Marco Island. It was a beautiful day and we had all gathered on the beach to watch the sunset. With my heart racing and the ring hidden in my pocket, I asked Maddie if she wanted to go on a walk. Under the soft glow of the sunset and the waves gently lapping at our feet, I got down on one knee. For a split second, time seemed to stop. In all honesty, I can't remember a single word of what I said, I was too caught up in the moment. But I do remember looking into Maddie’s eyes, knowing with absolute certainty that I wanted to spend forever with her. Seeing the look on Maddie's face made every bit of nervousness worth it. And when she said “YES!” (with happy tears to prove it), I knew our greatest adventure was just beginning. The Next Chapter This journey has already been filled with so much love, laughter, and unforgettable moments, and we know the best is yet to come. We can’t wait to stand side by side, say “I do,” and start this next adventure together. But what makes it even more special is getting to celebrate with all of you, our favorite people. So get ready for a night filled with love, laughter, and memories we’ll be talking about for years to come. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!

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Jake Simone

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Chloe Smith

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Cassie Mikulich

Zac Canull

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