We matched off Bumble and hit it off quickly, connecting about different travel stories and our love of the outdoors. We quickly realized how well we got along; we had 'closed down the bar' for our first few dates from talking so much!
Ben faked going into work one Monday, instead driving all the way to Louisville to ask Kennedy's parents for their blessing. They happily said yes and Ben began planning. We have a tradition of going on a hike on New Year's Day, so we got up early and drove out to Pickett State Park. As we went across a natural bridge, Ben was *very* insistent that I just take a moment to enjoy the view and as I turned to question this, he started to get down on one knee. He'd even had a photographer there hidden to capture the first moments of our engagement!