Love At First Text | a Kenosha winter engagement

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Written by Amber -

As stunningly gorgeous as these two look, I can assure you, their beauty is not only skin deep. Ryan and Nicole are two of the classiest, genuine people we've met and their heartfelt love for each other is undeniable. Although they met briefly in fifth grade and shared a high school class or two together, it wasn't until this past summer that they truly hit it off. Nine months later, they find themselves head-over-heels for each other and counting the days until their November wedding.

As you look through these image highlights of Ryan & Nicole's engagement session from a couple weeks ago, I hope you enjoy the details of their beautiful love story...

How did Ryan and Nicole meet? "We have indirectly known each other since elementary school and we also went to high school together in which we had summer gym class together my freshmen year," Nicole explained. "I don't remember much from elementary… — How did Ryan and Nicole meet? "We have indirectly known each other since elementary school and we also went to high school together in which we had summer gym class together my freshmen year," Nicole explained. "I don't remember much from elementary school other than Nicole's mom dressed her in very questionable outfits and I was the only kid in fifth grade with a mustache," Ryan recalled. "In high school, we had some type of computer class together—maybe desktop publishing? I thought she was cute, but I was shy and never made an attempt to be more than friends."

Fast forward ten years or so, to the summer of 2013. Thanks to Facebook and a message to Ryan, Nicole learned that he was recently single and ready to mingle. :) "We began texting back and forth for a whole week while I was in Florida on a fami… — Fast forward ten years or so, to the summer of 2013. Thanks to Facebook and a message to Ryan, Nicole learned that he was recently single and ready to mingle. :) "We began texting back and forth for a whole week while I was in Florida on a family vacation," Nicole gleamed. "For the entire time that Nicole was gone, we texted each other like two 16-year-olds," Ryan laughed. "We had to have exchanged 2,000 text messages or more. After a few days of talking (or texting), it felt like we were best friends." Nicole added, "We hung out the day after I got back and we have been inseparable ever since!"

"I think it was love at first text," Nicole said. "Shortly after we first hung out, Ryan told me that he had a really good feeling about us and that I was always what he had pictured his wife to act like and look like. Now usually this would have ca… — "I think it was love at first text," Nicole said. "Shortly after we first hung out, Ryan told me that he had a really good feeling about us and that I was always what he had pictured his wife to act like and look like. Now usually this would have caused me to run the other way, but this time with Ryan I felt the same way!"

"It was love at first sight for sure," Ryan confirmed. "The first time we hung out, Nicole came over to my house. She brought a bottle of wine for her and pizza and beer for me. So, I guess you could say she sort of bought my love." Haha! Ryan quick… — "It was love at first sight for sure," Ryan confirmed. "The first time we hung out, Nicole came over to my house. She brought a bottle of wine for her and pizza and beer for me. So, I guess you could say she sort of bought my love." Haha! Ryan quickly continued, "Kidding! We spent easily three hours sitting on my back patio just talking." It is also worth noting that Ryan ended up falling asleep on Nicole during their first date while watching FOX6 news. "Romantic much? I somehow managed to get a second date... and the rest is history," Ryan smiled.

"My first impression of Ryan was that he was extremely good looking and shy," Nicole admitted. "This has changed because I have discovered that he is a complete goof ball and is just as loud and obnoxious as I am!" Ryan said, "My first impressi… — "My first impression of Ryan was that he was extremely good looking and shy," Nicole admitted. "This has changed because I have discovered that he is a complete goof ball and is just as loud and obnoxious as I am!" Ryan said, "My first impression of Nicole was that she was incredibly beautiful, her smile was killer and her personality was contagious. I think every person—at some time or another—imagined what their dream significant other would look like and how they would act. Nicole is exactly what I dreamed about and so much more."

"One thing we always say is that from the very first time we hung out, we never had that awkward first date moment. It was like we were meant to find each other. The conversations flowed, the laughs rolled and the smiles never stopped," Ryan said. T… — "One thing we always say is that from the very first time we hung out, we never had that awkward first date moment. It was like we were meant to find each other. The conversations flowed, the laughs rolled and the smiles never stopped," Ryan said. These two love birds are nine months into their relationship and loving every moment of it. I wondered how they keep their spark alive. "Never stop doing the little things. I think as relationships progress and time passes, people sometimes stop doing the little things that led them to fall in love," Ryan said. "Go on first dates over and over again. Surprise each other with little gifts. Give kisses for no reason. And the list goes on and on."

"Ryan is a total perfectionist and if I tell him something looks good he will still ask me at least three more times if I am sure!" Nicole said. "My favorite thing about Ryan is that he is very witty and able to make me laugh about pretty much anyth… — "Ryan is a total perfectionist and if I tell him something looks good he will still ask me at least three more times if I am sure!" Nicole said. "My favorite thing about Ryan is that he is very witty and able to make me laugh about pretty much anything! It also helps that he is extremely handsome." Regarding Nicole, Ryan said he loves "her passion for living life to the fullest and experiencing new things."

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"Nicole and I had been looking at rings for a while, but I told her it wasn't a good time and I needed to save up some money. Of course, that was my cover up and way of completely surprising her," Ryan said. "I brought my mom and her sister to the jewelry store with me to make the purchase. Roughly a week later I got the ring.

"I invited her family and my family over to our house for 'my dad's birthday.' My mom helped order a cake that featured a picture of Nicole and I on it and that had the words 'Nicole ... Will you marry me?'"

Ryan's excited family captured it all—love these photos he shared with us! Plus, when they were alone with glasses of champagne later, Ryan shared this amazing photo collage video with Nicole. SO sweet and thoughtful!