Jessica and Matt had known each other for years, but it wasn’t until Jessica moved back to Des Moines in 2016 that they finally had a chance to say more than a quick “hello” to one another. It wasn’t long after getting reacquainted that they were dating, and 6 months later … engaged! 

Boy and girl live down the street from each other and then one day boy sees girl at bus stop on the first day of 7th grade. The rest is history for these grade school sweethearts. Max says he knew he wanted to marry Kati as soon as he set eyes on her. Aweee!

Kelly and Adam met because of a good wing[wo]man … Adam’s sister, Emily! Emily and Kelly became fast friends while at Iowa State University. It wasn’t long till Kelly met the whole family, including Emily’s handsome brother … And from then on, Adam and Kelly often enjoyed dates around Ames. That’s why when Adam surprised Kelly, he got down on one knee right in front of Thumbs, where they had their first date 4 years prior.

Megan, a Pennsylvania girl, met Jake, an Iowa boy. Both studied music at the University of Iowa. It was a music fraternity party that brought them together. With their families scattered all over the states, they wanted to get married in Iowa City where they had met. 

A roof top engagement was the perfect start to Don and Jessica’s urban wedding adventure! During a trip to Minneapolis where the couple used to live, Don suggested a detour to their old apartment building and a climb up to the roof “for old time’s sake”. With a beautiful view of the city …

Kelly’s nana is a huge part of her life, she would say her "partner in crime." Andrew knew if he was going to pull off a surprise proposal, Nana had to be there. He made nana a shirt that said, “Will you marry Andrew?” and had her hide in the bathroom. Often when a surprise proposal is planned …

When you are high school sweethearts, it is difficult to execute a surprise proposal when each is so attuned to the other's every move. Brooke figured things out fairly quickly, which made her even more nervous as the proposal night went on. Surprise or not the answer was the same, YES!