Charlie and Bre both attended Missouri State University. In January 2018, they crossed paths at “the bookstore,” aka Tinder. Following a year together watching Bears games, attending P-Bar nights, and enjoying Trops drinks, Charlie graduated, and they began their long-distance journey. The next four years included Charlie and Bre spending a lot of weekends driving and having countless FaceTime dates. In April of 2023, Charlie proposed to Bre at Hidden Lake Winery. From Springfield, MO, to St. Louis, to Indianapolis, to Okawville, IL, we are so thankful for the people who have supported us and can not wait to celebrate with all of our favorite people. Instead of gifts, we would appreciate contributions toward our honeymoon fund.

We know it’s not traditional
It’s not the way it’s done
But instead of a wedding list
We’d like a bit of sun.

Please do not think of us as rude
Please do not take offence
We do not want to upset you
That’s not the way it’s meant.

We’ve lived together for quite a while
And all the bills are paid
We’ve got our plates, our pots and pans
Our plans have all been made.

So if you’d like to give a gift
To help us celebrate
Some money for a honeymoon
We would appreciate

We would love to create lifetime memories. Instead, please contribute to our honeymoon fund to help us experience a trip of a lifetime.