Shelby and Cole have quite the love story to share in today's episode. Cole recalls the first moment he saw Shelby and his jaw literally dropped, he knew he had to meet her. He had to get creative to get her phone number and he shares what lengths he went to to make it happen. 

 

These two chat about their first date, their dating relationship and why they decided to move in together. Cole tells the story of picking out Shelby's engagement ring and what their proposal was like at a local brewery. He also shares a pro-tip for other men who are looking to get down on one knee! 

 

They talk about how their wedding plans were interrupted by COVID and what their wedding plans are since their original wedding day didn't work out due to the pandemic. You'll get to hear their new wedding plans and where they hope to honeymoon together once this is all over! 

 

Their love story:

• What Shelby was like growing up
• What Cole's life and childhood was like
• How they met when he changed his major to teaching
• How Cole got Shelby's number by partnering up for a group project
• Why they decided to move in together
• His experience of picking out her engagement ring
• Their proposal story at a brewery and Cole's pro-tip for proposals
• How they decided to move the date for their wedding due to the pandemic
• Their thoughts on postponing their wedding plans
• What their plans are for their wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon

 

Quotes:

"I kind of blacked out, I got the ring out and said something that resembled, 'Will you marry me?'" - Cole

 

"All of our vendors were really amazing to work with even though it was a difficult time with everybody losing money on spring and summer weddings." - Shelby

Links:

001: Matthew + Taylor

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