Nicole and Kevin met six years ago while working at American Engineering Testing. Kevin had a bit of a reputation at the office for keeping to himself and not going out of his way to make new friends. Nicole, on the other hand, has never met a stranger. Naturally, she decided Kevin would become one of her people anyway.

At first, Kevin wasn’t quite sure what to make of Nicole’s persistence. But over time, he realized she was simply offering genuine friendship. Slowly, the walls came down, the two spent more time together, and somewhere along the way, that friendship turned into something much bigger.

They balance each other in the best ways. Kevin’s steady, thoughtful nature keeps things grounded, while Nicole’s curiosity and enthusiasm for trying new things help bring a little adventure into the mix.

These days, their home is shared with two cats and a lizard, and their favorite moments are the simple ones: dive bar outings, Costco runs, and evenings spent falling down YouTube rabbit holes together. Those ordinary routines have become the foundation of their life together—and they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with everyone on October 9, 2026, in Rush City, Minnesota.