Mason and Rylie met through mutual friends at Mississippi State University. While they didn't hit it off right away (friend zoned each other), they did become close friends Senior year. And even made a marriage pact for 28!

Mason and Rylie became close friends senior year. Attended many date parties together "double function assumption anyone?" and frequented their favorite Tuesday night spot together.

After college, Rylie and Mason went their separate ways, but stayed close friends. After a night on the town, Rylie and Mason decided to have a talk....

Rylie and mason decided to give dating a try. Their first date was at his family's wedding.

Rylie left for flight school. They did long distance for 8 months. Despite the stresses of long distance, they still managed to make it work through visits and face time.

On November 24, 2023, Mason set up a scavenger hunt for Rylie of all our favorite places on the Coast which ended in a Beach Proposal... Spoiler Alert, She said yes!