We Got Married!

December 12th, 2022

With happy hearts, we are excited to announce our marriage!

On December 12th 2022, we exchanged vows and became husband and wife. While we chose to celebrate our love only in the company of each other, please know that you were there in our hearts the day of, just as you are now.

We want to thank you for the encouragement, support, love, and laughter you have contributed to our lives. You've truly helped to shape who we are. We cannot wait to celebrate our love and marriage with all of you!

We invite you to our backyard BBQ to celebrate our recent marriage!

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Brandon Hinkel

Born and raised in Florence, KY, Brandon has a passion for computers and mechanical systems. In his free time, he loves going to parks, camping, and working on cars.

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Baelea Hinkel

Born and raised in Hamilton, OH, Baelea has a passion for traveling and teaching. In her free time, she loves going to parks, gardening, and reading.

Wedding Event

We Said "I Do" BBQ

Come as you are to our backyard BBQ to celebrate and shower the newly weds with love.

We Love Each Other

Our Story

  • First Date

    February 24, 2019

    We met at Awakenings Coffee Shop and got to know each other over great coffee and even better conversation.

  • Bought A House Together

    December 1, 2020

    After a lot of searching, we bought our first house in West Chester, OH! We were super lucky to be able to snag this beautiful home during the pandemic craziness.

  • Adopted A Fur Baby

    June 1, 2021

    Our dog Danny instantly fell in love with Baelea upon first sight and he immediately jumped into her lap to cuddle. He has since warmed up to Brandon too.

  • We Got Engaged

    October 15, 2022

    We got engaged at Red River Gorge on Sweetest Day after hiking over the Natural Bridge.

  • We Got Married

    December 12, 2022

    We exchanged vows and became husband and wife.

  • Went On Our Honeymoon

    December 21, 2022

    We celebrated our recent marriage by going on a honeymoon to Punta Cana over the Christmas holiday.

  • BBQ With Family and Friends

    See Invite

    We're not done celebrating! Please join us at our backyard BBQ!