Payton and Ellie have known each other since the age of 3, meeting at the Highland Meadows Christian Church preschool in Colleyville, TX. They grew up going to church camps each summer. Both attended Tarrant County College, where Ellie had History one hour before Payton. Her next class was across the hall from History. She would sit in the hallway waiting on class and Payton would take the seat next to her to chat before class started. A young adults small group for the church was held at Ellie's house, led by her father, Matthew LaGrange. Ellie and Payton began to hang out outside of church group and eventually the two would start dating December 1st, 2018. Payton proposed to Ellie at the altar on July 21st, 2024, where the two will get married on April 25, 2025.