Austin and Ali met first as kids, they rode the same school bus to Fairfield Local High School in Leesburg, OH. However, they never dated in their school-years! The missed connection was deep in their hearts, so years later, they both jumped at the opportunity for their first official date at Roosters in Washington Court House. Food is a passion for both of them, so it’s no surprise the first “I love you” came unexpectedly from Ali’s lips late night in a McDonald’s drive thru. Austin was so overjoyed he rolled down all the windows and proclaimed how Ali loved him, and he her, and they were in love! For over a year, the two commuted back and forth to see one another. Some days, Ali would drive from her job in Blue Ash straight to Washington Court House to see Austin and his family. Other days, Austin would make the trip to Wilmington to see Ali and her family. Austin and Ali love to travel. Their love grows stronger while adventuring in the mountains of Kentucky, seeings the red rocks in Colorado, or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean in Maryland. Austin has been twirling Ali around their homes, and all these new place since they started dating, a chivalrous action that Ali finds so sweet. They bought their first home together on June 30th of 2023, and hired a friend from high school to shoot new home photos to honor their achievement. Austin used his signature move to twirl Ali numerous times, getting the most beautiful and intimate photos. The last twirl however, is where the newest chapter of their lives began. While out front, shooting photos in front of their new little abode, Austin twirled Ali, and by the time she spun back around, Austin was down on one knee, ring in hand! It took Ali a few seconds to realize what was going on, and she broke into joyful tears when she did! Ali’s dream has always been to marry a man who loves her and cares for her with the joy of life filling his soul. This was the easiest yes she’d ever said. Austin lights up any room he’s in, and brings so much joy into the lives of those around him. Austin adores Ali’s creativity, drive, and passion, and knows she’ll make life interesting every day. Please join them in this monumental journey of love and celebration on their special day!