Asjia and Carlos first crossed paths during their junior year of high school, when they were introduced through a mutual friend. They met in person the following year at a graduation party. Asjia knew almost no one there, yet Carlos spent the evening making sure she felt welcome and included. A few months later, when she joined his prom group, he did the same. It was a small gesture, but it left a lasting impression. For the next six years, they remained friends. Carlos played football at Tulane University while Asjia played volleyball at the University of Texas, and through it all they celebrated each other’s milestones and stayed connected from afar. During their final year of college, Asjia met up with her friend Adanna for dinner, and the conversation turned to relationships. Adanna mentioned that Carlos had recently shared that he was ready to find his lifelong partner, and Asjia had been feeling the very same way. Adanna passed the message along, and the next day, Carlos reached out. They talked every day that fall, and after graduation, they spent two unforgettable weeks together at home in Dallas before Asjia left for her first professional season in Columbus, Ohio. Every date felt too short. On her final day before the move, Carlos asked Asjia to be his girlfriend. ✦ Nearly three years later, the friendship that began with a simple act of kindness has grown into a lifetime commitment. We’re overjoyed to celebrate our marriage in Miami, surrounded by the people who have been part of our story. — Asjia & Carlos