🤍 Her Story

In 2017, at Style Fitness, I was there to get in shape, clear my mind, and win the challenge. What I didn’t expect was to meet my best friend and the love of my life. During a workout, I mentioned to my workout buddy, Kristin, that I needed a fourth golfer for a scramble I played in every year. She casually suggested a guy she worked with who loved golf and would be perfect. Around that same time, I had started kickboxing classes, fully focused on punching things hard while one very chatty guy seemed far more interested in talking to the instructor than working out. Little did I know, that chatterbox was the very man I was being set up with.

Once we finally exchanged numbers, Brett suggested we grab a couple of drinks before the golf scramble. That plan led us to Tavern 180, where a few drinks somehow turned into a couple of bottles of wine and a night I definitely didn’t want to end. Just days later, Brett planned our second date, packing a small charcuterie spread and two of my favorite bottles of wine before picking me up for Jazz on the Green. He confidently arrived with a blanket clearly meant for one person, leaving him mostly on the grass while I stayed cozy. Honestly, it was perfect.

By the time the golf tournament arrived, we were already several dates into something special. The day was spent with my best friends, Laura and Jimmy, who quickly welcomed Brett into our little group. From then on, golf became our thing, a favorite way to slow down, laugh, and just be together. That same year included Laura’s birthday camping weekend and Brett’s very first Costco trip to prepare for it. Between the tent, the air mattress, and a lot of laughter (including Brett sending me airborne), we made one of my favorite memories.

Not long after, our families came together and instantly felt like one. From a bowling trip where Isabelle talked my head off in the bathroom, to a visit to Vala’s filled with chants of “girls rule, boys drool,” those moments made it impossible to imagine life any other way. We quickly fell into our tradition of yearly vacations, making sure each child gets a trip of their dreams. We live for sports, adventure, and nonstop laughter and through challenges, disagreements, and countless caring moments, we’ve always moved forward together as one family. Along the way, I didn’t just find the man of my dreams, I watched my son find the father he truly deserved. 🤍

I’ve been lucky enough to spend nearly every day with the man I fell in love with on that first date. Now, I get to marry him for a lifetime… well, at least 40 years, and I can’t wait to see where our story takes us next. 🤍

🤍 His Story

I first met Rachael in 2017 at Style Fitness. She was there with focus and determination, working hard every class. I was there mostly to socialize and pretend to sweat. After one class, I watched her channel her frustrations into a punching bag, and I finally worked up the courage to walk over and say hello. She could not leave that gym fast enough.

So, I was pleasantly surprised when I later received a message inviting me to golf in a tournament with her great friend Jimmy and his wife Laura. I didn’t hesitate to say yes, and I was even more excited knowing I’d get to see her again. Our first official date was at Tavern 180 where we shared a lot of laughs and even more wine! For our second date, I intentionally chose a blanket that was just a little too small at Jazz on the Green. I made sure to order her favorite wines and cheeses. The nights passed quickly, filled with easy conversation, nonstop laughter, and the kind of connection you don’t want to end.

Our first out-of-town date was an unforgettable U2 concert in Kansas City, complete with my brilliant idea of driving back the same night. From there, it was clear we shared so many of the same loves, especially golfing, traveling, and simply being together.

As our relationship grew, our families naturally blended. In a moment that still makes me smile, our very first family meeting involved Rachael helping one of my daughters in the bathroom which was quite the introduction. From that point on, we began building a life full of memories. Every photo from the last eight-plus years tells the story of how deeply our family loves one another.

We work hard. We stay busy. We’re always on the move. We love eating out, traveling, and chasing new adventures. We support each other. We drive each other crazy. We laugh. We cry. We are a family.

Now, we’re so excited to add wedding photos to the memories and vows that will close the first chapter of our story and begin the next together for the rest of our lives. We are incredibly grateful to share this moment with the family and friends who mean the world to us. 🤍