Our journey began in the spring of 2020 at Indiana University. When the pandemic sent us back home—McKenzie to Illinois and Ben to Tennessee—we spent countless hours on FaceTime and made every effort to visit each other whenever we could. Despite the distance, our connection only grew stronger.

That fall, during McKenzie’s senior year and Ben’s junior year, we finally had the chance to start our love story in person. From cheering on the Hoosiers and exploring hiking trails, to discovering new restaurants around Bloomington, we made the most of our one special year together at our beloved alma mater.

After graduation, we moved to Nashville to be closer to family and begin our careers. We settled into our first apartment, welcomed our sweet pup, Whiskey, and began building a life side by side. This past year, we took another exciting step—buying our first home—filled with excitement for all that the future holds as we continue to grow together.

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