Jarrett & Nicole both began attending Eastern Illinios University for their undergraduate degrees in August of 2018. It was not until the summer of 2019 that they officially met while working for EIU's Housing & Dining Conference Services.

Throughout the summer, Jarrett and Nicole served countless hours to the department while taking summer classes. They bonded over their job and the government class that they were both a part of. They continued to learn more about each other as the summer went on.

Throughout their time together, Jarrett and Nicole continued their undergraduate education and work experience with EIU's Housing & Dining Department. Following graduation, Jarrett accepted a graduate assistantship with the Housing Department and Nicole began teaching full time at Chrisman High School.

From there, the two moved in together *officially* and began building a life. Fast forward to April of 2024 when Jarrett & Nicole took their 4th Annual trip Gatlinburg, Tennessee where Jarrett popped the question at the top of the Space Needle where they took their very first vacation together.

Jarrett & Nicole have been building a life together since the summer of 2019. They cannot wait to see where life takes them on this new journey, but surely they will often return to EIU and Gatlinburg, TN where some of the fondest memories have been made.

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