After many failed Labor Day plans in 2021, I was invited to join my girls for a boat day along with a group of fellas who we knew from college. I’d seen most of them before, and as we made small talk, one last guy hopped on the boat as we were leaving the dock. That guy quickly became the star of the show. He lit up every conversation, had everyone laughing, and somehow stole the spotlight without even trying. At the time, I had zero interest in finding a romantic partner—let alone my future husband—but I distinctly remember thinking he was one of the nicest and funniest people I had ever met. There was just one catch: I had no idea what he looked like. Thanks to oversized sunglasses and a hat pulled low over what seemed like half his face, he remained a mystery for hours. When I finally saw the face of my future husband later that day, I was officially hooked. We laughed from day into night, and by the end of it all, I knew Bryce would change my life—I just wasn’t sure how yet. Different states, two years of long distance, and complicated timelines couldn’t stop me from falling in love with the last man on the boat. - The Bride