Jake and Nikki first met while attending NBAHS over 12 years ago.

It wasn't long before the occasional passing in the halls turned into our first date.

We knew then that this was the real deal <3

Through many memories- bonfires, drifting backroads, watching the stars, sharing a taste for bourbon and experiencing the love for being on two wheels together- we grew together with a passion for enjoying the good times and living easy.

Then we had to grow up (insert laugh emoji here).

All jokes aside, we decided as difficult as it might be, to part ways with different schools in mind.

Jake attended Universal Technical Institute while Nikki attended PTCC and MWSHS.

After a few years and many life lessons later, we decided to rekindle the flame around what we knew best.... a bonfire.

Today, we are more in love than we ever thought imaginable, and we look back on our time apart as a beautiful space of personal growth to be thankful for.

We live together in our home with our four crazy dogs, Koda, Micco, Sarge, and Zeke and our mischievous little cat, Frodo.

We keep ourselves busy with bonfires, home remodeling projects, bicycle rides, walking dogs, game nights with family, gardening, movie nights and many other hobbies.

When we aren't balancing the fun at home, we enjoy taking trips to Duluth and getting away to Michigan.

Now, we can't wait to start our happily ever after together and celebrate with all of our favorite people <3

Here are a few of our photos from our memories together over the years and our little family of pets with personalities that keep us 'on our toes'.