Back to StoriesKaitlyn Esser and Sam Virtues

How did you meet?

We met through mutual friends while I was in college. Sam came to UW-La Crosse with his best friend, who happened to be dating my roommate at the time. Fun Fact #2: Sam also is cousins with this college roommate. The first night we met, Sam and I both leaned into our goofy energy and started chatting at the bar together. Shortly after Sam left La Crosse, he reached out and from there we had an instant connection. I came home for the summer shortly after, and Sam and I went on our first date at a Sushi restaurant in Green Bay.

How did he propose?

Sam wasted no time after picking up the ring from Rummele’s. 3 days later Sam chatted with my dad about the proposal. Only one day after that, Sam decided it was time. We went for a walk on a trail close to our house. We have been walking on this trail many times over the summer, so I did not think anything different that day. After making it 3 MILES and almost back to the car, Sam picked a spot right by the bridge to get down on one knee. I had no idea this was coming, so at first I was speechless and all I could say was ‘IT’S BEAUTIFUL.’ Little did Sam know that I was not only talking about the ring that he picked out, but the future that we will share together.

Tell us about your ring

Sam spent some time picking out the perfect ring, stopping into Rummele’s six times before finding the one. He viewed several rings under the microscope, carefully inspecting each one. The ring he picked is a gorgeous oval ring set on a gold band, with a delicate bridge of diamonds. I was especially proud that he picked such a stunning ring all on his own, of course with the help of the wonderful salesperson.


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