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Rose and Garret met at a Triangle Fraternity party at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in summer 2014. Garret was working at an internship on campus and Rose was doing research at the university.&nbsp;

Love at First Sight

A&nbsp;few days later,&nbsp;Garret took Rose out to&nbsp;sushi.&nbsp;Afterwards, he surprised her with a trip to the local college radio station where his friend had a night shift. They had to stay quiet in the booth while they were on air!

The First Date

Rose moved back to Minnesota after the summer to complete her undergraduate degree at Winona State. Garret finished up at Illionis. Both graduated in May 2015. After graduation, Garret worked in Chicago while Rose went off to graduate school in South Dakota. Distance makes the heart grow fonder!

Long Distance Love

After finishing graduate school and landing a job in Chicago, Rose finally joined Garret in Chicago in January 2017. Garret helped her move through&nbsp;a blizzard into a&nbsp;small apartment in Boystown. They moved in together in May 2018.&nbsp;Together at last!

CHICAGO!

After much planning, Garret popped the question on July 5th 2019 using his mother's ring. He got down on one knee&nbsp;on a boat in the middle of Clearwater Lake in Minnesota.&nbsp;Their immediate families were on board to capture this special&nbsp;moment. He put a ring on it!

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Nevada and Garret met in college after&nbsp;they joined Triangle fraternity. They partied and studied together, but mostly partied. In Chicago they&nbsp;hang out often,&nbsp;finding the best deals at local restaurants and playing with Nevada's cat Oliver. They have traveled the world together and can't wait to go on more adventures!

Matt (Nevada) Frank

Andi is Rose's younger sister and earliest partner in crime. Any visit to the Coughlen family home is not complete until they have a snuggle on the couch to catch up on life.&nbsp;Andi's&nbsp;straightforward personality&nbsp;and constant love&nbsp;remind Rose to always stay true to herself!

Andi Coughlen

The brother of the bride, Cheldon met Garret when Garret first visited Minnesota to meet Rose's family. They immediately got along, talking about technology, the outdoors, and big ideas. Neither of them grew up with a brother, but that will soon change!

Cheldon Coughlen

Naomi and Rose&nbsp;were inseparable growing up on the same block,&nbsp;having backyard tent sleepovers, and sharing&nbsp;inside jokes. Through&nbsp;college&nbsp;and now adult&nbsp;life, they remain just as close -&nbsp;always picking up where they left off each time they are together.&nbsp;Her sweet and optimistic personality brings joy to all she meets!

Naomi Paige

Pete and Garret met in business management class in high school. They found a mutual interest in Star Wars, Led Zeppelin, and sarcastic humor. Soon they formed a group of goons and called themselves "the boys". These boys are now men, but they can still act like boys when they get together.

Pete Jorgensen

Michelle and Rose met at a West Monroe&nbsp;holiday party,&nbsp;where Garret and Michelle's husband work together. The girls love to meet up during the week as&nbsp;the boys travel for work.&nbsp;They plan parties together, make food together, and try out&nbsp;restaurants in their&nbsp;neighborhood.&nbsp;Michelle's&nbsp;wise advice&nbsp;has proven invaluable as Rose makes her home in Chicago!

Michelle Kosovec

Patrick and Garret met in preschool when Garret walked up to him, shook his hand, and said "Hi I'm Garret, do you want to be my friend?" Their friendship is still strong to this day. They play board games,&nbsp;commiserate about their jobs and reminisce about the times they have shared.

Patrick Harney

Arianne and Rose&nbsp;met in the 3rd grade! They survived middle and high school together, doing everything as a pair. Pep band, swim team, and Spanish class were just the beginning - they swapped gossip about crushes, and eventually stories about their true loves. Her love and loyalty are inspiring!

Arianne Blaylock

Ryan and Garret grew up as neighbors in&nbsp;Wilmette. As kids, they joined the same summer camp and spent their childhood&nbsp;swimming and&nbsp;playing sports. Ryan's relaxed demeanor and sage advice makes him a great friend. Even though they live far apart, they always pick up right where they left off.

Ryan Smith

Gracie and Rose met in college at Winona State. They studied together, partied together and most importantly,&nbsp;confided in each other&nbsp;chatting over tea and at&nbsp;sleepovers in tiny apartments. Gracie moved to Chicago shortly after Rose, and they spend many evenings drinking wine and chatting&nbsp;just like the old days! Gracie's&nbsp;easygoing nature&nbsp;makes her a precious friend!

Gracie Ayobi

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Rose & Garret

Rose & Garret

Registry

We can't wait to get married and are so honored to have you at our wedding! If you would like to help us start our new life together, we have registered for items we would love to have in our home.