Who would've thought this love story would begin with an early riser and a night owl—both awake, just looking for someone to talk to?

One quiet morning, two young strangers—Hannah and Andrew—found themselves wide awake with no one to talk to. Neither was looking for anything romantic, just a conversation to pass the time. On a whim, they each opened Tinder. That’s when Andrew came across Hannah’s profile and said to his friend, “She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen,” to which his friend replied, “She’s way out of your league.”

Still, he took a chance and sent her a Super Like.

Hannah—who usually avoided matching with people who Super Liked her—looked at Andrew’s profile and thought he seemed like a kind, thoughtful human who could hold a good conversation. To Andrew’s surprise, they matched.

Without wasting any time, he started a conversation. They messaged on Tinder for days before Hannah eventually gave him her number. From there, they talked nonstop—every day, all day—for a month before Andrew asked her on a date.

They planned their first date for the day after Halloween in 2019, at Mona Lisa’s in Eau Claire. Andrew drove up from Onalaska and picked Hannah up at her door. From the moment they sat down at the restaurant, the conversation flowed effortlessly—it felt like they had known each other their entire lives. When the night ended, they shared a big hug goodbye (much to Hannah’s dismay, he didn’t kiss her!). Neither of them wanted the night to end, so they made plans to meet for breakfast the next morning.

That second date at Chickadee’s confirmed everything—they just clicked. There was never a moment of questioning whether they were a couple. They both just knew.

Their love grew through a long-distance relationship that lasted three years, weathering the challenges of time apart—including long stretches during the COVID pandemic when they couldn’t be together physically. But they made it work, seeing each other whenever they could and never letting go.

In December of 2022, Andrew moved to Eau Claire, and they settled into their townhouse with their beloved fur baby, Banner.

And on July 20th, 2024, during a weekend getaway to Door County with Hannah’s sisters and their significant others, Andrew got down on one knee and asked Hannah to be his wife—and the rest is history.

H&A

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:15 PM

Ceremony

4:15 PM–12:00 AM

Reception