A mutual friend played matchmaker for these two and that’s where their story started. Haley’s closest friend had attended the same college as her and had later become colleagues with Andrew in Michigan. She had a strong hunch that they would hit it off, so she went as far as documenting their shared interests on a little note, which she put on her refrigerator which still remains in place to this very day! Their initial encounter took place during a game night hosted at her residence. When the night drew to a close, Andrew gathered the courage to get Haley’s phone number and a date!

They decided to have lunch at a local restaurant in Port Huron, Michigan, which happens to be Andrew’s hometown. Haley was impressed by Andrew’s strong character and how effortlessly their conversations flowed. Following their lunch date, there was a three-week gap before they could meet again in person. However, during this time, they chatted through text messages and FaceTime calls! For their second date, Andrew drove three hours to plan a wonderfully thoughtful day in Kalamazoo. Their day included a visit to a cozy coffee shop, a wine tasting experience, a delicious dinner, and a leisurely stroll through a park illuminated by Christmas lights.