It all started when Patrick and Steph went to high school senior prom together at Lakeville North... but just as friends.

Patrick and Steph started dating freshman year of college. Patrick went to Mankato State University and Steph went to Augustana University. We dated for 7.5 years before getting engaged.

Steph and Patrick both transferred to the University of St. Thomas sophomore year. We were excited to be at the same school and no more long distance!

Patrick and Steph graduated from UST in 2020. Roll Toms!

After college, Steph and Patrick both accepted jobs at Best Buy. We enjoy working in the same building. Sometimes we will eat lunch together or carpool.

One of our favorite activities to do together is golf! We also love to cook and play board games.

We love to travel together - one of our favorite trips was to Colorado. We can't wait to explore the world as a couple!

We started the morning with a golf round at one of our favorite courses, Southern Hills. After, Patrick told Steph to get ready for a nice dinner, but wouldn't give any more details. Patrick proposed at the Japanese Flower Garden at Normandale Community College. Of course, Steph said "Yes!" Then we went to dinner and celebrated with our family. We are enjoying planning our wedding and can't wait to continue our story in 2025!