Avery and Weston’s story began in fifth grade at a basketball game, where Avery developed a crush on Weston the moment she saw him—she thought he was really cute. Over the next few years, their friendship grew, and by eighth grade, they went on their very first date—to a froyo shop. Weston’s sister, Emma, kindly drove them, and Avery was so nervous she asked her friend Kenzi to come along for moral support. It was sweet, a little awkward, and completely unforgettable—the kind of beginning that makes for the best kind of love story. As they moved through high school together, Avery and Weston shared countless memories, late-night talks, and dreams about the future. They would often talk about what life might look like after high school—imagining the day they'd be married, living together, building a life side by side. Those conversations, filled with hope and excitement, only brought them closer. When Avery left for college in Iowa City, they faced the challenges of a long(ish) distance relationship. For nearly four years, they balanced school, work, and love, growing even stronger despite the miles. Through every visit, phone call, and moment apart, their commitment to each other never wavered. Then, during a family trip to Belize, surrounded by the beauty of the ocean and a glowing sunset, Weston proposed. It was everything they had dreamed about during those high school nights—romantic, meaningful, and full of love. With family nearby and the future ahead of them, it marked the start of a new chapter they had talked about for so long. From a shy froyo date to a sunset engagement, Avery and Weston’s journey has been one of growing up together, holding onto love through every season, and finally stepping into the life they once only dreamed of.