WHEN THEY FIRST MET

Max and Rayna met in January 2018 at the College of Journalism & Communication, located in Hibbard Hall on the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire campus, while recording and editing radio segments for Blugold Radio Sunday.

Rayna had recently returned from a fall semester abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Max was back for his first semester after an 8-year hiatus from university.

WHEN THEY BECAME FRIENDS

They remained acquaintances until their last semester before graduation, spring 2019, when they became friends while sitting next to each other in Professor Kapfer's Audio/Video Production class. Max helped Rayna pass the class due to her subpar attendance rate, and they finished the semester off with a study date at SHIFT Coffee & Cycle Bar to prepare for finals.

After graduation, they went their separate ways. Max moved to Minneapolis, MN and Rayna returned home to Wayzata.

WHEN THEY ALMOST BECAME MORE THAN FRIENDS

One day, in August 2019, after suffering a bad ankle injury, Rayna found herself sitting outside Bread & Chocolate in St. Paul waiting for her mom to bring her a cappuccino and croissant (since walking with a freshly dislocated and broken ankle had proven difficult (Thanks, Mia!)).

Sitting at a little metal table with a big black cast on her leg and large sunglasses, Rayna noticed Max walking down the street toward her, with a yoga mat in hand (he was headed to yoga class - per, usual). She yelled his name... "MAX!"...and it took him a second to recognize her. That day, they reconnected with a fresh perspective on their relationship.

Although, it wasn't until January 2020 - on Rayna's 23rd birthday - that they would see each other again.

On January 4th, 2020, Max awoke to find the birthday cake emoji next to Rayna's name on Snapchat and didn't miss his chance to wish her a "Happy Birthday". Flattered, Rayna invited him to her birthday dinner at the Copper Hen, and an afterparty. The night was a great success and they both ended it wishing they could spend more time with each other.

WHEN THEY FINALLY BECAME MORE THAN FRIENDS

After the birthday party, Max and Rayna became busy with their developing careers and a world-wide pandemic. They wouldn't see each other again until Max asked Rayna to dinner at Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar in July 2020.

That Friday, July 18, Max and Rayna had their first official date eating tacos at Nico's and wandering around the Lake Harriet Rose Garden (ft. hiding under a pavilion in the pouring rain and seeing lots of frogs, as well - it was very magical). They haven't spent much time apart since.

Thank you for joining us in England for the start of the next chapter to "Our Story".

Much love,

-Max & Rayna

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