Ben and Ella met through mutual friends at their campus ministry, RUF, but things really took off on an Appalachian Trail hike in Georgia, where long miles led to even longer conversations and plenty of laughs. Soon after, a hurricane hit Sarasota, Ella’s curtains fell down, and Ben was recruited for emergency home repairs paid for with a warm bowl of Annie's mac and cheese after he hadn’t eaten a real meal in a week. From there, it was clear this was something special. Over the year, they’ve gone snowboarding, camped, traveled to the Keys where Ella caught her first lobster with Ben’s family, and bonded over concerts, orchestras, and endless episodes of How I Met Your Mother. They are so excited to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by their family and friends.