Our story starts back in 2020, thanks to a mutual friend and a little social media stalking. Despite the odds (a shared name, a two-year age gap, and a global pandemic), the spark between us was real. Thanks to COVID, our early relationship was built on FaceTime calls and outdoor hangouts... always six feet apart!

On June 17, boy Hayden made things official with a mid-tennis game proposal. That fall, he left for UND while girl Hayden finished high school. Despite the distance, we made it work, filling weekends with sunset drives, 1v1 bball, rollerblading, and endless “get to know you” games (girl Hayden’s favorite). Boy Hayden quickly became a huge Pirate fan (wink wink) and took part in big CHS events like prom.

A few years later, girl Hayden joined boy Hayden, at UND. We loved college life together—sporting events, combining friend groups, shared workouts, going to Sunday church, and boy Hayden fully embracing the perks of girl Hayden’s unlimited meal plan.

In 2022, a brief break made it clear we were better together. We reunited stronger than before. Boy Hayden graduated nursing school in 2023 and moved to Horace to work as an ER nurse in Fargo. Soon after, we welcomed our pup Hugo, our favorite topic of conversation!

Girl Hayden wrapped up her undergrad in the Spring of 2025. Then, on June 13, boy Hayden organized a dreamy barn engagement surprise, complete with family. Girl Hayden sealed the deal with a yes! We’re so excited for our next chapter as husband and wife!!

Dress Code coming soon!