Ian and Baylei first met in the hallways of Newsome High School where Ian had asked Baylei to buy his shirt for the hockey team with his last name, “Roach” printed on the back. Little did they know, this would also become Baylei’s last name in the future. After Baylei bought Ian's shirt, some time had passed by before they connected again when one day, Baylei decided to send Ian a photo, a couple of years later, wearing his hockey shirt. After that, the rest was history. Baylei and Ian finally went on their first date where they watched the romantic film of Marvel's Ant-Man (in 3D, of course). They continued to go on dates, sharing their interests and passions with each other, where their feelings began to grow and grow. Eventually, they both decided to go to school at the University of South Florida. In college, they decided to do what every couple in college should do and they got their first dog, Winston. Winston is the first of three dogs that Baylei and Ian have gotten together and their love for them and each other grows every day. After finishing school, Baylei and Ian moved to St Louis to begin training for their first real world job working for Edward Jones where they both still work. Shortly after moving back from St. Louis, Baylei and Ian bought a house together in Tampa, where they still live with their three dogs, Winston, Gilmore and Vienna. Baylei and Ian have been pushing each other to become better not only professionally but also personally over the past nine years. On December 15th, 2023, Ian proposed to Baylei in Vinoy Park in St. Pete Florida. Despite having a beautiful speech written, Ian was only able to muster up the words "Baylei Heath.... Will you?" Fortunately for Ian, Baylei was able to figure out what Ian was trying to say. We are incredibly excited for March 14th, 2025, to be able to spend the best day of our lives together with the people that mean the most to us. We cannot wait to see you all!