Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, Katie was talking with her friends about attending a country concert that summer. However, since both of her friends were going with their boyfriends, Katie wasn’t too excited about being the third wheel. That’s when fate (and a little bit of Snapchat magic) stepped in!

Later that evening, Katie messaged one of her close friends about the concert, and before she knew it, a group Snapchat was created. Introductions were made, friend requests were sent, and then Tyler, the brave prince, sent Katie her very first snap. That simple message turned into endless conversations, and just five days later, on November 19, Katie and Tyler met in person for the first time on a double date—think of it as their very own enchanted evening.

From that moment, they knew their story was just beginning.

On November 23, Tyler took his courage in hand and asked Katie to be his girlfriend in the most “Tyler” way possible—by offering her a plate of mac and cheese and chicken tenders (a true hero’s meal). From that day on, their adventures together were nothing short of magical.

They shared their first Christmas together in Chicago, spent Valentine’s Day at the Shedd Aquarium, ventured to the Wisconsin Dells and Six Flags, enjoyed rounds of golf, celebrated Katie’s graduation, and cheered her on as she began her first year of teaching. Their love for each other grew with every passing adventure, and Tyler’s journey to becoming a chef added a special ingredient to their story. With his passion for food and culinary dreams, Tyler worked tirelessly to master his skills, eventually landing a position at a prestigious restaurant where he made his mark in the culinary world. Katie couldn’t have been prouder of his achievements, and together they celebrated every milestone, big and small.

Of course, no fairy tale is complete without a trip to Disney World, where they made even more unforgettable memories. But the magic didn’t stop there. Their next adventure took them to St. Louis, where they visited Katie’s family. It was a trip filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of family bonds, creating memories that would last a lifetime.

Now, after 5.5 years of building their own happily-ever-after, Katie and Tyler are ready to start the greatest adventure of all—forever together.

Things to Do coming soon!