We met in college at the University of Cincinnati. I was on the dance team, he played football….we know, it’s a little cliche lol. Our story actually started in the training room when Demetrius sent his friend (who will now be the Best Man) to tell me, “My friend thinks you’re pretty.”

No, that didn’t work right away … but give him some credit, the man had a plan. A few months later, we were on our first date.

Since then, life’s taken us through MANY chapters - college, Atlanta, chasing our careers, a short break, and eventually finding our way back to each other. And honestly, that’s where our real story began.

The proposal went something like this: our front porch, Demetrius pretending there was a broken light, a surprise on one knee, and a big YES. If you know Demetrius, you know he is simple and very unpredictable, so it only made sense for our proposal to be the same.

Now, we’re in Nashville with our bernedoodle, Jake, and couldn’t be more certain this is exactly where we’re meant to be.

You may be wondering why Idaho? Well, Carsen grew up in Washington State, and her parents now call North Idaho home. Over the years, it’s become one of our favorite places - so peaceful and beautiful. It just felt right to start our next chapter here surrounded by the people we love the most.

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you so very soon.

PS: Start stretching, warm up, or do whatever you need to do… because knowing this crew, the dance floor will be GOING.