I use to wish that Brent and I had a romantic story about how we met.

I realized, we do. In our own way.

Most people already know our story, but a few months ago after talking with Keilly and her family over breakfast, I realized not everyone did (even her...oops). Never a better time than the present.

It was May, 2022, my birthday (May 3rd) and his (May 14) had just passed. Still upset we missed each other's birthdays by a just a few days.

I had just downloaded tinder after taking a break from the app and quickly matched with Brent. We immediately started texting back and fourth. Of course the only knowledge I had of Brent is he performed in the musicals at our high school. However, he is 4 years older than me, meaning we never got the opportunity to go to school together.

So we starting texting, he seemed "normal" enough. Or so I hoped when I finally scored the invite over for a movie night. I was so nervous, not only to meet him but he also had a very loud German Shepard for a housemate. Lucky for me, we hit it off and by end of June we made it official. I was still in college at the time. In which, he became my #1 supporter. Brent made sure we were able to hangout whether early or late. We started spending more time together at his house. More, and more, basically until I never left. (Sorry Noah & Quentin-old roommates). By August we were road tripping halfway across the country. We have been able to attend weddings, graduations, sporting events, and so much more together. GO ILLINI! Now our favorite things to do together include cuddling/playing with our dogs, watching Survivor, and eating ice cream of course. I get to be 100% my goofy self around him. What more could I want, right? I have watched Brent continue to grow into an amazing man who I am so thankful I get to marry!

We apologize to our families if we weren't fully honest about how we met at first. I had to make sure he was the right one. So yes we met online, but in an interesting twist if you can follow. My best friend Allison is step sister's with Brent's cousin Laine. I grew up around their families my entire life. Then Laine moved out to her aunt's barn a few years ago. Of course, Allison and I had been over a few times to see her place and come to find out. Her aunt Pam is Brent's mom Pam, AKA my future mother-in -law! Now Brent & I get to live & grow in said house!

Small world, small town, and the short tinder mileage setting are to thank!

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Thank you so much! We appreciate everything! Brent & I cannot wait to see everyone on our Big Day!