Andrew and Kelli met in December of 2016 at a wedding in Sarasota, Florida. Andrew was a groomsman in the wedding and Kelli was a cousin of the groom. After some nervous hesitation, Andrew asked Kelli to dance which started the journey which would become the rest of their lives. Stationed in Charleston with the U.S. Coast Guard, Andrew was a weekend's drive from Kelli while she studied for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in Augusta, GA. The following 2 years were filled with long weekend drives, 90 day patrols, and exciting weekends exploring the City of Charleston together.