Our Journey
Since the year 2015... behold our storied love.
April 2015
Washington DC
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A mutual friend introduced Renate and Tayla at Academic Bowl. They were both in their senior year of HS.
October 2015
Washington DC
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Renate and Tayla were elected co-chairpersons of Bald Day 2016 by their Gallaudet freshman class.Â
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To this day, Renate and Tayla still can't agree on who dyed their hair first out of all their class. Renate dyed her hair over the summer before school began. Tayla dyed her hair over Labor Day after school started. Who do you think actually won?
February 2018
Washington DC
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Tayla started hitting up Renate... because why not?
March 2018
Washington DC
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Tayla and Renate's first kiss.
April 2018
Washington DC
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Tayla and Renate's first photo together.
October 2018
Washington DC
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Tayla asked Renate to be her girlfriend.
December 2018
Reykjavik, Iceland
(+ few more European countries)
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Renate and Tayla's first international trip together with their close friends!
January 2021
Cheverly MD
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Renate and Tayla bought their first home.
July 2025
Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Renate surprised Tayla with an engagement proposal on the beach.
May 2027
Baldwin City, KS
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Renate and Tayla's wedding!
.. yet! ;) See you soon!
Some More Photos...
Want more? Okay.. here's our Summer 2025 Europe trip!
(Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy - photos not in order)
