Braden and Tori both grew up in Menomonie, WI. They were mutual friends in eighth grade. On December 21st, 2013, Braden asked Tori to be his girlfriend before getting on their buses freshman year of high school.

Braden and Tori dated throughout high school. Attending each others sporting events, sharing classes, and hanging out at each others houses.

Braden and Tori attended all six high school formal dances together. Five of them were as a couple.

Braden and Tori graduated Menomonie High School together in 2017.

Braden and Tori attended the University of La Crosse - Wisconsin together in 2017-2021. Braden studied Computer Science and Tori studied Radiation Therapy.

For about a year post college, Braden and Tori lived in different cities for the first time. Tori moved to Rice Lake, WI for her first job, and Braden stayed in La Crosse. This year was a test to their relationship, but it made them realize they couldn't be without one another.

At the end of the summer in 2022, Tori moved back to La Crosse and moved in with Braden. Shortly after, Braden got down on one knee and proposed to Tori in the bluffs of La Crosse.

Braden and Tori have been enjoying navigating life as an engaged couple while planning the wedding of their dreams. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of our family and friends.