We're getting married!

Our story began in a high school classroom — somewhere between shared glances, silly conversations, and the ordinary rhythm of teenage life. We were in 10th and 11th grade when we first met, unaware that one ordinary class would quietly change the course of our lives. That year, Nathan asked Nikki to his very first prom. It felt like a simple moment at the time, but looking back, it was the beginning of everything. From May 10, 2015 on, we truly never left each other’s side. Just a few weeks later, on May 28, 2015, we made it official — not realizing we were beginning a love story that would span over a decade. We grew up together. Through every season of life — the exciting, the uncertain, the joyful, and the challenging — we have chosen each other again and again. What started as young love has grown into something steady, deep, and unwavering. Over the past eleven years, we’ve built more than a relationship; we’ve built a foundation of friendship, trust, laughter, and unconditional support. From teenagers figuring out who we were to adults building a life together, we’ve witnessed every version of each other — and loved each other through it all. Eleven years later, our story is no longer about prom dates or high school hallways. It’s about building a future, creating a home, and continuing to grow — side by side. We are so grateful for every chapter that brought us here, and we cannot wait to celebrate this next one surrounded by the people who have loved and supported us along the way. 🤍

After eleven years of building our love and dreaming about the future, Nathan finally asked the next big question. What was meant to be a weekend birthday trip to celebrate Nathan in Washington, D.C., became the beginning of forever for us. We spent the day wandering through holiday markets, sharing warm treats, and soaking in the magic of the city dressed in Christmas lights. That evening, beneath the glow of the lights by the reflection pool, Nathan asked the question that changed everything. In a moment that felt both surreal and perfectly us, Nathan got down on one knee — and of course, she said yes. Afterwards, we continued the celebration in a way that felt deeply personal and meaningful. We created a custom perfume together — a scent we’ll wear during our wedding celebrations — so that every time we catch that fragrance, we’ll be reminded of the night our next chapter began. It was the most beautiful surprise, and the most perfect beginning to forever. 🤍

January 2015 ┃ 📚 Our story begins. We had our very first class together in high school — an ordinary moment that quietly started everything. May 11, 2015 ┃ ✨ Our first prom. Nathan asked Nikki to his very first prom, creating one of our very first memories together. May 28, 2015 ┃ ❤️ We made it official. What started as a high school connection became the beginning of our relationship. May 2016 ┃ 🎓 Nathan graduates high school. May 2017 ┃ 🎓 Nikki graduates high school. August 2019 ┃ 🏡 Our first home together. We moved into our first apartment and started building a life side by side. July 2020 ┃ 🐾 Our family grew! We welcomed Doug into our lives — four big paws and endless love. May 2021 ┃ 🎓 Nikki graduates from James Madison University with her B.S. in Biology. May 2024 ┃ 🎓 Another big milestone! Nikki earns her M.S. in Biology from JMU. May 28, 2025 ┃ 💛 Ten years together. A decade of love, growth, and choosing each other every day. December 20, 2025 ┃ 💍 The proposal. What started as Nathan’s birthday trip to Washington, D.C. turned into the moment he asked Nikki to spend forever with him — and she said yes! May 28, 2026 ┃ 🤍 Eleven years together. October 3, 2026 ┃ 💒 Our Wedding Day Surrounded by the people we love most, we begin our greatest chapter yet — forever.