RUMMELE’S COUPLES
HAILLEY REIFFERS & CHAZ GOEBEN A Decade in the Making
Wedding Stories
Back in 2016, a friend told me about this silly little dating app called Meet Me. It was basically the sketchy cousin of Tinder and came with plenty of strange interactions. It was slim pickings, but a diamond in the rough eventually appeared. Chaz messaged me and immediately asked for my Snapchat to “make sure I was real.” (Catfish had scarred us all back then—you could never be too sure!) What started as casual messages turned into long phone calls, and a few months later, we finally met in person—he was a little shy! The rest, as they say, is history. When did you get engaged? June 16, 2025 Tell us the proposal story. I had been waiting for that day for years. The constant (and not-so-subtle) hints and teasing from my family didn’t make him budge. But in classic Chaz fashion, he caught me completely off guard — on a random, rainy Monday in June. We were both off work, running errands around town, and stopped at 7Brew for some drinks. Chaz suggested we take a stroll through Josten Park, a place close to his heart because he grew up across the street and has so many fond childhood memories there. It’s also special to us as a couple — years ago, during the neighborhood’s annual garage sale weekend, we went on a “date” scavenging for good deals in his old stomping grounds. That was the day he realized he was in love with me — and there was no turning back. As we walked through the park, Chaz suddenly stopped and said he had a gift for me. He immediately warned me not to get my hopes up—this was not a ring. My heart sank as I reluctantly took the
MADELINE MCNEIL & ALEXANDER OSORIO A Match Made in Door County
We met during the summer of 2021 while working our summer jobs at Boathouse on the Bay in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. After an especially hot day and a 12-hour shift, a group of us headed to Sister Bay Beach for a late-night swim to cool off. The two of us swam out to the floating dock, where we ended up talking for what felt like hours under the stars. Little did we know that one late-night swim would be the beginning of our story. After just a month of working, living, and spending nearly every day together, we made it official. Now, five years later, we’re planning our wedding! When did you get engaged? January 17, 2026 Tell us the proposal story. We had planned a weekend trip to Sister Bay to celebrate my birthday with my family. It was a pretty low-key weekend, so I never suspected it would turn into the weekend! Before heading to dinner, my mom gathered everyone for pictures, which wasn’t out of the ordinary. After taking a few photos with my siblings, it was Alex and my turn for couple pictures. That’s when he got down on one knee and proposed! It was everything I could have hoped for — so special, intimate, and perfectly us. We continued celebrating over dinner at Barringer’s and later at Husby’s with all of our friends. It was truly the best night of our lives! Tell us about your ring. My ring is a classic white gold solitaire with a beautiful round brilliant-cut diamond. I’ve always loved classic, timeless, simple designs, so it’s a perfect reflection of my style.
little pouch from him. Inside was a charm for my Pandora bracelet, the same bracelet he’d given me when we first started dating and added to every year on our anniversary. Chaz said this would be the last charm he’d ever get me. When I looked closer, I saw it was a gold heart engraved with “Chaz + Hailley” on one side and “Will You Marry Me?” on the other. I completely blacked out as he dropped to one knee and pulled out the ring—a moment a decade in the making. Tell us about your ring. Rummele’s was the first place he visited, and the ring he ended up choosing was the very first one that caught his eye. Madeline helped him every step of the way, making sure every detail and the center stone were absolutely right. My ring is a stunning 1-carat round center diamond from the A.Jaffe collection, set in 18K yellow gold. The band is lined with two rows of sparkling diamonds, accented by a graceful twist of diamonds that climb up the prongs. Beneath the center stone sits a hidden halo that adds an eye-catching pop of brilliance. Inside the band, a quilted texture brings a unique, elegant touch to an already beautiful ring. Months later, I am still in awe every time I look down at my left hand.
Photos by: Victoria Danielle
JOSIE VAN REMORTEL & HUNTER OLSON Right There All Along
Hunter and I go way back to Kindergarten when we were 5 years old in the same class. We instantly clicked and have remained friends ever since. We have now been friends for over 20 years. However, we started dating at the start of my senior year of college. When he was trying to win me over, he would conveniently be “driving in the area” and would stop to bring me to dinner or just say hello when I was away at college. We all knew what his motives were and they eventually worked! When did you get engaged? April 15, 2026 Tell us the proposal story.
MADISON VINCENT & CONNOR BELL Our Golden Hour
We met many years ago, however, it was a few short years ago when we truly began to see each other again. Our families had been friends for years and they thought it would be a good idea to start playing matchmaker, and well, it worked! When did you get engaged? March 26, 2026 Tell us the proposal story. We were on vacation in Marco Island when Connor told me that we were going down to the beach for sunset. I honestly did not believe that this would be the moment, but nonetheless, we got ready and walked down to the beach where he had a photographer ready to capture the most perfect yes moment! Tell us about your ring. My engagement ring is an oval-cut diamond set on a gold band that features diamonds cascading down both sides with a hidden halo beneath. I knew I wanted an oval shape, but did not know that I would absolutely fall in love with the band I have. It is elegant and incredibly breathtaking with every look.
We were on a family vacation in Fort Myers, FL to celebrate Hunter’s dad’s 50th birthday. They told me we were going out for a nice dinner and to get dressed up so that we could take pictures on the beach beforehand. When we got there, I was told to go find Hunter on the beach, so I walked down to the water where he was waiting to pop the big question. The surprise didn’t end there because Hunter hired a photographer and got my whole family to fly down to watch the proposal and celebrate, which was so special! Tell us about your ring. My ring is an elongated cushion-cut with a diamond band. I wanted my ring to feel timeless yet bold, and I think we captured that! Hunter and I picked out the initial idea of the ring together, and then with the amazing help of Chloe at Rummele’s, the two of them made the final selections! I could not have asked for a better person or jeweler to help us pick the ring I will wear and cherish forever.
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