It all began back in freshman year of high school, when fate—and my best friend Emilee—decided to cross our paths. From the moment Alex and I met, I thought he was incredibly cute, but also a bit shy and reserved. Little did I know, he was thinking the same about me. We didn’t start dating until junior year, but when we did, everything just fell into place. It felt like we’d known each other forever, and from that very moment, we’ve been inseparable. Emilee, our matchmaker, had the perfect instinct that we’d be perfect for each other—and looking back now, I can’t imagine life without him by my side. Ten years later, we’ve watched each other grow, both individually and as a couple, through all the ups and downs life has thrown our way. We’ve been there for so many milestones, and each step along the way has only deepened our love and appreciation for one another. As we prepare to start this next chapter, we’re more excited than ever to share our journey with all of you, surrounded by the people who’ve been with us from the very beginning.