The seed of our love story was planted in 2017 when we serendipitously were assigned the same English class. Bryan immediately caught my eye and within six months I knew what I felt for him was love. Which was terrifying as I wasn’t even sure he knew I existed! This would change in March of 2018 during our school’s Washington D.C. trip. We were inseparable, forging a bond that would become unbreakable. The end of 8th grade wasn’t goodbye but an opportunity to spend even more time together. Every other day was spent at Knotts Berry Farm, convincing our parents we were just hanging out with “friends”. In reality, we were formalizing our relationship with a first date of funnel cakes and roller coasters. After a few of these dates, we became official. Our relationship only grew stronger throughout high school and today, six years later, we are living in our first apartment while attending Oregon State (Go Beavs!). After adjusting to a new town, a new school, and life as roommates; I cannot imagine a life apart. Thankfully, Bryan felt the same way, and while on a Christmas tree farm photoshoot, he dropped to one knee and asked, "Will you marry me?" This was the best day ever, knowing I get to live the rest of my life with my forever best friend! Throughout middle school, four years of high school, endless memories as the high school football player and cheerleader duo, travels around the country, and a move to Oregon to attend college - we are inextricably linked and truly best friends. We could not be more eager for this next chapter of our lives together to begin and beyond excited to celebrate our love for one another with family and friends.