It all started after high school, when fate (and a mutual friend) brought us together. Sam had a not-so-secret crush on Alex from the start. Meanwhile, Alex wasn’t quite sure—but she was telling her friends how kind, thoughtful, and genuinely sweet Sam was. Then came the lake trip, where Sam decided to finally shoot his shot. That weekend, his quiet charm won Alex over, and she said yes to a date… well, sort of. She actually had homework. (Classic.) Sam promised he was the Quizlet master, so Alex came over. They “studied,” swam, laughed for hours, and ended the night with a kiss—an adorably awkward one where Sam stepped on Alex’s toe. If you know us, that just tracks. Seven years, countless memories, and one very spoiled fur baby named Tula later, Sam planned the perfect proposal—making sure to include two of the most important people in Alex’s life: her brothers. And now, here we are—so excited to celebrate our next chapter with all of you.