Scott and Samantha first crossed paths at Kent State University—he was a sophomore, she was a freshman, and it was the first weekend of the school year. Scott did what any determined college guy would do: he got her Snapchat and started a streak.

For a while, they didn’t talk much. Scott kept asking Samantha out, and… well, let’s just say it didn’t quite go according to plan. But persistence pays off. Eventually, he invited her to a day party at his fraternity house. They ended up talking for over an hour, and something clicked.

Not long after, they went on their very first date to Handel’s Ice Cream. Between the laughter, easy conversation, and more cake batter milkshakes than they’d care to admit, they knew they had something special. On March 9th, 2020, they officially started dating.

Their college years were full of adventure, memories, and love. After graduation, Scott moved to Columbus, and they tackled a year of long-distance with determination (and a lot of FaceTime). Eventually, Samantha made the move to Columbus too, and they began building their life together.

On May 1st, 2025, Scott proposed at Fort Walton Beach while on a family vacation—adding the most important memory yet to their story.

Now, they’re beyond excited to celebrate the next chapter with all of you.

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