Zach and I first met during a research class my freshman year of college.

But it wasn’t until a few months later, that our love story truly began.

On October 28, 2017, mutual friends reintroduced us at an Iowa State football game, and we started to get to know each other. Iowa State won that game and beat #4 TCU at Jack Trice Stadium. Little did I know, that storming the field after that game wasn’t going to be the thing that made that day special.

Who knew that a gnome (Zach) and half of an avocado (Myself) would make the best couple’s halloween costume. Since that day, Zach and I have been inseparable. We bonded and grew as a couple through our love for adventure - from Wyoming and Utah to Newfoundland and India. Zach and I continue to discover the beautiful places the world has to offer.

It was on June 29th, 2022, during one of these numerous adventures, that Zach asked me to marry him. We were hiking at Yellowstone National Park with a few members from the wedding party, when Zach decided to get down on one knee. Avalanche Peak at Yellowstone National Park will forever be our favorite hike.

We continue to travel all over, with our home base in Iowa City, IA. Our home is filled with laughs and barks, as our two dogs - Monty and Lucy - continue to keep us busy.

5 years, 2 dogs, and countless adventures later, we start our journey together. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our future with our friends and family. Monty and Lucy are thrilled that the entire family will now share the same last name