A Bearden Affair

How we met is a bit if a story in itself. I (Amber-Nicole) had just started to hang out with Timothy's cousin, Alison, when she invited me to their Friday night tradition, bowling at Monterey Lanes. I met Timothy that night and found him to be charming, funny, and ever the gentleman. The three of us would continue this Friday night tradition over the next year, sometimes there would be new faces, but most times it was the " Three Amigos." During that time, Timothy and I found ourselves in each other's company more often, not just the weekly tradition of just Friday night. We would hang out during the week as well: most of our days consisting of lunch at the beach, car karaoke, or movie nights at my aunts' house: all the while being adamite that we were "Just Friends." Our feelings did not come to light until I had decided to move away to Indiana with thoughts of attending Purdue University. The old phrase "Absence makes that heart grow fonder" proved true, and within a month of living in Indiana, I realized I missed Timothy and saw him as more than "just a friend." I moved back home in January 2017, and we decided to see where our relationship would lead. Here we are five years later!

Throughout our relationship, Amber and I have made efforts to take everything in stride and make our decisions together! We are partners in this journey. No solo players here. Along the way, we have learned how to work well with one another. Having our own unique passions and personalities but also having hobbies we can share. We have strived to be better people than who we were yesterday. We have learned to respect each other's thoughts and are willing to explore each other's passions and interests.

We have spent the last four years growing and learning together, becoming a stronger partnership. There were a few growing pains along the way, a few broken glasses (sorry love), and some epic adventures. We can not wait to share this special day with everyone who has been there to support us along the way. Thank you for being a part of the foundation our relationship is built upon.