Renee and Will’s love story started back in 2017 on Hinge when Will was lucky enough to meet the love of his life on his very first (and last!) online date. The plan was to ease first date nerves with games at Punchbowl Social, but they had so much fun getting to know each other that they spent the entire night talking and laughing without ever making time to play a single game.

After exploring and living in different corners of the city, they finally found their perfect nook in Lincoln Square with their rescue dog, Bagel.

On December 3, 2022, Will convinced Renee to take a break from studying for her final exams and arranged a surprise day filled with a cozy diner brunch and a trip to a Christmas tree farm. After a perfect winter adventure, Renee stepped into their home filled with flowers and turned around to see Will on one knee with the ring they designed together. Will had one final surprise that day: later that evening, Will took Renee back to where it all started, Punchbowl Social and surprised her with all their family and friends to celebrate the engagement.

Renee and Will are all set to tie the knot at FireHouse Chicago, a venue that reflects their love for Chicago's unique history. The countdown to their big day in September is on, and they're excited to celebrate with their loved ones. Get your dancing shoes ready- it's going to be a night to remember!

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