We first met in middle school, at age 12, as locker neighbors. Our early “flirting” included racing to see who could open their locker faster and passing notes back and forth. Those first years were filled with small moments that felt big to us—holding hands on the way to the bus, quick side hugs when saying goodbye, Friday night ice-skating, and occasionally hanging out at each other's houses. Though we dated on and off for a few years, we went to many school dances and events together during and in between. By sophomore year of high school, we became official—and we’ve been inseparable ever since. By the time we celebrate our wedding, we’ll have been together for over nine years, and we can’t wait to share this special day with our friends and family!