Baseball brought us together unexpectedly, but it was our deepening friendship that truly stole our hearts. Our dads, both passionate coaches, forged a bond while leading the middle school team, which soon extended to our families. Katie spent countless afternoons cheering on Austin from the sidelines, and we found ourselves woven into a close-knit community that would shape our future. As the years passed, our bond only grew stronger, nurtured by family gatherings, baseball games, and shared laughter. By our sophomore year of high school, our friendship blossomed into something more, and we've been inseparable ever since. We navigated the challenges and joys of being high school sweethearts, and despite the distance during college, our love continued to deepen. Today, we're thrilled to have established our home in Columbia, South Carolina, where Austin is pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor. Our journey is about to take another exciting turn as we prepare to move for Austin's residency in anesthesiology after we get married. Throughout it all, our friendship has remained the foundation of our relationship. We're not just partners; we're each other's biggest supporters, confidants and best friends. We can't wait to embark on this next chapter surrounded by our cherished friends and family, who have been part of our journey from the very beginning. Thank you for celebrating with us as we begin our life together as husband and wife!