As many of you know, Alex and I first met in sixth grade. From the moment we met, I knew I wanted to be his friend. There was just something about him that made me feel like we were meant to connect. It wasn’t long before I was making him a birthday poster, marking the beginning of a friendship that would shape the rest of our lives. We stayed close throughout middle school, and I feel so lucky that we both ended up at the same high school. I’ll never forget freshman year, when we were assigned to the same Portuguese class. Honestly, I don’t think we learned much Portuguese at all—but we talked… and talked... and talked. That’s what we did best. By sophomore year, our friendship had turned into something deeper, something that would last forever. Since then, Alex and I have been inseparable, sharing so many memories and milestones along the way. And now, after years of waiting, we’re finally here—celebrating this moment with all of you, in a place that holds such a special place in our hearts. We feel incredibly blessed and honored to have reached this day, and we’re beyond excited to celebrate with the people who mean the most to us. Thank you for being here, for supporting us, and for sharing in the joy of this new chapter. We couldn’t imagine celebrating without each and every one of you.