Kayla and Maddison met in a summer school program at VCU before their first year in college. They became friends and good study partners. Maddison asked Kayla on their first date on August 25th, 2018 to Maymont. Shortly after, their first semester started and though they were pulled in different directions by majors, sports, and work, they promised to be there for each other through the trials of college. Over the years, Maddison spent countless hours at the Diamond playing baseball for the Rams and Kayla spent countless hours at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU working. Kayla came to many home games to support Maddison, and Maddison helped Kayla study when he wasn't at the Diamond. They persevered through many seasons of Summer Baseball and overtime shifts at the hospital, Kayla passed her licensure exam and started work as a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric ICU, and Maddison was accepted into Physical Therapy school. They graduated together, moved in together, and welcomed a new pup together. They couldn't agree on a name, but decided on August, a month that meant so much to them. May 2023, Maddison finally asked Kayla to marry him. Honorifically, they decided to marry in August. They hope to share this day with their closest friends and family, as they vow to love each other for every August after.