We first crossed paths in the spring of 2016, thanks to a friend/cousin who played matchmaker. After spending the day together, Kate couldn't help but ask Billy for his phone number! From that moment on, we were chatting every single day. After a few sweet dates, Billy gathered up all his courage and asked Kate out, and we've been completely smitten with each other ever since.

Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and we took the next big step—moving in together on the north side of Chicago! It didn’t take long for Billy to realize he wanted to spend forever with Kate. After getting all the blessings and picking out the perfect ring, Billy finally popped the big question on August 30th, 2024.