Hailey and Matt met in the Fall of 2017 when they were living in Eagle Hall at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Although they only lived 2 doors apart, they never really got to know each other. It wasn't until they started talking at a mutual friend's birthday party in January of 2018 that they started to talk on a regular basis. Matt and Hailey talked non-stop until October 2018 when Matt finally asked Hailey to be his girlfriend. Hailey had moved back to southern Wisconsin for work as Matt continued his education at Lacrosse. Long distance was no stranger to this relationship. Matt and Hailey went from being 318 miles apart, to 625 miles apart when Matt moved to North Dakota to continue his education. Although they were miles apart, their love for each other only grew fonder. It was in the Summer of 2021 that Matt proposed at the campground that Hailey grew up going to every summer. While on one of the bridges along the walking path around the lake, Hailey asked Matt to participate in a leaf race. Matt picked up a leaf and threw it in the stream, confusing Hailey. Matt then replied "I have more important things to do right now!" confusing Hailey even further. It was then, that Matt got down on one knee and proposed! Matt and Hailey were FINALLY able to move in together following Matt's graduation in May of 2022. They have been Happily wedding planning ever since <3