Anna + Grant
How They Met
Anna and Grant’s story technically started before they ever met—thanks to some matchmaking magic by Anna’s Godmother and Grant’s Mom. They tried setting them up years earlier, but it didn’t pan out. Fast forward to junior year at UW-Madison, Anna transferred in, and the moms gave it another shot.
Grant texted Anna to ask if she wanted to play tennis, and that ended up being their first date. They hit it off immediately—on and off the court—and were officially dating just 10 days later. Turns out, Mom does know best, and it pays to have a (Fairy) Godmother in your corner. 🧚 ✨
“I was so comfortable with her in everything. We met and then have spent every day together since.” – Grant
Proposal Story
Anna had been mentioning that she wanted to go on a picnic, so when she was visiting Madison for the weekend, Grant suggested they head to Observatory Hill—a quiet spot they both love with a great view of Lake Mendota. She thought it was just a casual date, but after about 20 minutes, Grant said he forgot his water in the car.
Really, he was going to grab the ring. When he came back and proposed, Anna was shocked and started crying on the spot.
About ten minutes later, a huge storm rolled in and poured on them, so they made a run for it and ended up at a cozy bar near the Capitol for celebratory drinks.
The original plan was actually to propose on the 4th of July in Dubuque—Anna’s favorite holiday—but when the ring wasn’t ready in time, Grant had to pivot. In the end, the change of plans worked out perfectly. PS – The ring was worth the wait! 💍 👀 Photo proof below. 😍
UW Madison Arboretum + Wisconsin Capitol Building Engagement Session
Anna and Grant are getting married at the Grand River Center in Dubuque; however, they live in Madison. So they thought a Madison engagement session would be perfect. I was in ✨heaven✨. I love that city so much. It’s got a great vibe to it, and plenty of inspiring locations for photos.
They chose the UW Madison Arboretum and the Madison Capitol building for locations, and they were both so pretty! At the Capitol, I was smitten with the symmetry of the architecture + the outfits they chose. Be still, my heart. When you see how this combo comes together, you’ll be swooning too.
Fun fact — Tony and I had our engagement photos taken there in 2011!
3 words to describe Grant, by Anna | kind, funny, loyal
3 words to describe Anna, by Grant | fun-loving, outgoing, kind-hearted
I knew I wanted to spend forever with my love when…
Anna: “In every situation I was in, I wanted him to be with me to share these experiences. (About 10 days into knowing him). He has always been there for me. Never had to doubt it.”
Grant: “Almost immediately, I was so comfortable with her in everything. We met and then have spent every day together since.”
What is something you both have in common?
Anna: “We both love walking around Madison and pointing out dogs to each other.”
Grant: “We are both left-handed.”
What is something totally different about the two of you?
Anna: “We are the first of our friends to get married!”
Grant: “I like to read, and Anna will never pick up a book.”
What is a fun fact/something people might not guess about your fiancé?
Anna: “When he is not working on football (which is a lot), he loves to focus his time walking, or reading about architecture and maps.”
Grant: “She gets very competitive when it comes to any type of game.”
What part of the wedding day are you looking forward to most?
Anna: “Spending time with Grant and dancing. (Besides the ceremony, of course)”
Grant: “The ceremony.”
These two are adorable, and I’m so excited for their wedding Saturday at The Grand River Center in Dubuque!
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