Michael and Allison met on the dating app Hinge just as Michael was moving back to Wisconsin after spending a year living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Though they met online, they are convinced they at least saw each other at some point as Allison frequently shopped at Klein's Floral & Greenhouses for years prior, which is where Michael works.

Their first date was at Hop Haus in Fitchburg on September 21st, 2022 where they shared beers, photos from Utah (Allison had visited in 2018) of the same hikes they had both gone on, and Michael talked about his new baby niece and friend's baby; Allison admired that in particular since she has always loved babies. They also bonded over the fact they both loved country music and plants!

During their first year together, they spent a lot of time together and their relationship progressed quickly:
- Allison went to Michaels familys cabin in Minocqua for Christmas and the 4th of July
-They attended 5 concerts together (including Michael’s first concert!)
-They went downhill skiing at Tyrol, Cascade, and Granite Peak
-They attended their first wedding together
-They got very tan (and maybe a little burnt) sitting by their apartment pool most of the summer
...and so much more!

In September of 2023, Michael and Allison left for a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. It happened to fall over their 1 year anniversary, but mostly by coincidence when planning the trip (gotta jump on those cheap flights). They had talked about getting engaged in the near future, but Allison didn't know that Michael had talked to her dad, bought a ring, and carefully packed it into his carry-on bag which he brought to Cancun.

On the morning of their 1 year anniversary, Michael and Allison woke up early to watch the sunrise on the beach. Allison shared with Michael that she had had a dream that night that he proposed on the beach at sunrise - shoutout to Michael for keeping his cool with that one. When they got to the beach, they saw a baby turtle trying to make its way to the ocean and helped him find his way, watching him swim off. Michael propped up his phone to take some photos of themselves, and before Allison knew it, he was on one knee with the most beautiful ring in his hand - she said 'yes'!

If you know Allison, you know she's organized and quite the planner, so it likely comes as no surprise she jumped into wedding planning right away! They set up a tour of wedding venue 'The Eloise' in Mount Horeb after looking at photos online. To their surprise, the last Saturday available during wedding season was September 21st, 2024 - a year to the day after getting engaged and two years to the day after their first date. They loved The Eloise and felt it was fate to have their wedding on this day, and are absolutely thrilled to be able to spend their wedding day celebrating their love with all of their closest family and friends.