Connect How did your love story begin?

Our story began in May 2018, when we were in a production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame playing Quasimodo and Esmeralda. We got to know each other over the rehearsal process once Aaron made his move of asking if Anna could move down to the front of a music rehearsal just so he could be next to her. Aaron asked Anna to be his girlfriend on opening night, and we have fallen deeper in love with each other every day since.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memories together all happened when we finally got to be together after three years of long distance when Aaron joined Anna at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. From our first night together when Aaron played Anna the song that he wrote for her about getting to be together every day, to moving in with each other in the Fall of 2023, and celebrating both of our graduation ceremonies before moving home to get married and be with family in Fort Wayne.

What would you do with $20,000?

If we were blessed with the $20,000 prize, we would pay off everything for our upcoming wedding in December and not have to worry about the financial side of our special day. It would also be such a huge help as we are beginning our life together in a new city and give us a great financial start to our goal of buying a house in the next few years, as well as paying off our student loans. We would love the opportunity to share our story with America, and thank you for your consideration!