Steph and Antonio’s love story began back in the summer of 2009, both 13 years old and preparing for their final year of middle school. At that fateful first meeting, neither could have guessed what the future held for them, only that there was an undeniable connection. The two quickly became inseparable, chatting until the late hours of the night on AOL Instant Messenger and spending time together whenever possible, always longing for the next encounter. Their relationship was filled with the charm and awkwardness of young love, including Steph wearing his football jersey to school at any chance she could get, butterfly-filled dinners at each other's houses (where Steph barely touched her spaghetti, too busy making heart eyes across the table), and charmingly uncoordinated school dances, complete with perfectly timed slow songs. As if that weren’t already sweet enough, Antonio would often walk or bike miles just to see her, once even trekking two miles through a blizzard. (Young love doesn’t care about weather forecasts). Even as life began to take them in different directions throughout high school and beyond, they always stayed in touch. Fast forward to 2021, a spontaneous phone call to catch up rekindled a familiar connection, leading to a second chance at love. From that moment on, Steph and Antonio have been inseparable, sharing Saturday mornings strolling through farmers' markets, long walks with their (very oversized) Great Dane puppy, Dexter, and quiet nights filled with bad reality TV (Steph’s guilty pleasure, Antonio’s new tolerance). More than just partners, they’ve become each other’s biggest supporters, encouraging one another through challenges, cheering each other on through milestones, and continuing to grow side by side. Finally, in July 2025, while strolling through the blooming paths of Longwood Gardens, Antonio got down on one knee and asked Steph the easiest question she’s ever had to answer. And now, after years of growth, reconnection, and countless memories made, they’re ready to turn the page to their next chapter. Steph and Antonio are beyond excited to celebrate their love with an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family at the beautiful Fernbrook Farms in June 2026. It’s been a journey—and now, it’s just the beginning of forever.