Garrett and McKenzie met in the summer of 2021. Their first date was at Vitense Golf in Madison, where they spent time playing mini golf and getting to know each other. The evening continued at a restaurant, where they had the chance to talk more deeply and ask meaningful questions. After many more dates, Garrett asked McKenzie to make their relationship official.

They spent much of their free time together until the new college semester began, which meant living farther apart. A few months later, McKenzie started her nursing courses in Fennimore, which was fortunately closer to Garrett. Over the next few years, they discovered how closely their values aligned and how naturally their hopes and dreams fit together.

Nearly three years into their relationship, Garrett brought McKenzie to one of their favorite hangout spots; the koi fish pond at the Dubuque Olbrich Gardens. With a beautiful waterfall behind her, he asked her to turn around for a photo. When she turned back, Garrett was down on one knee. After a few moments of joyful nerves and speechlessness, he finally asked her to marry him and without hesitation, McKenzie said yes to a lifetime together.

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