Brad and Cathryn met in Birmingham, Alabama on January 8, 2020. After a first date at a local ramen restaurant called Shu Shop (Cathryn specifically requested noodles for their first date), it was clear that this Hinge match date was a true success story. Three months later, the Earth went on pause due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. They spent all of lockdown inseparable, finding common interests in spending time outdoors, doing jigsaw puzzles, and watching endless reruns of The Office. Cathryn completed pharmacy residency training June 2020 and stayed working full time at Children’s of Alabama, while Brad completed software development bootcamp and transitioned to a new career. The two continued dating until July 10, 2024 when Brad proposed at Peyto Lake in Banff Canada during their vacation. With a stunning ring, a gorgeous view, and a fantastic partner, it was easy for Cathryn to say “yes.”