We’ve been together for almost three years. We met through work during our senior

year of college. We were both serving as resident assistants at the University of

Northwestern – St. Paul. We were both very busy, so we hung out when we could find

time and eventually started dating (after Sierra gave Zach a much-needed push). We

chose to date for a while before meeting each other’s families, but we eventually did,

which turned out to be just fine despite our fears. We loved to take late-night walks,

watch movies, and run to Taco Bell at midnight. Zach liked her kindness and

friendliness. He also thought she was very beautiful! She liked his thoughtful heart and

intentionality. We dated through college and tried our best to socialize with each other’s

friends, which was often a challenge. After college, we quickly found full-time jobs and

supported each other through the highs and lows of long hours, broken cars, and family

priorities. We grew together, and God helped us understand who we are and what we

need as individuals and as a couple. In April 2024, Zach started preparing his plans for

the proposal, which was scary. We are both young, and there are a lot of life things we

don’t have figured out yet. God was with us and helped us feel comforted by the

decision to get engaged. In July 2024, Zach got down on one knee in in Enger Park

(Duluth, MN). Zach’s roommate and best buddy Ben helped set things up along with

Sierra’s sister Shealin, who was the photographer. Sierra gladfully and joyfully accepted

Zach’s proposal. The rest is history!

S&Z