Some things are just meant to be—even if they take a little time to fall into place. Back in high school at the University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, we unknowingly walked the same hallways, never exchanging a single word. Little did we know, an invisible string was already tying us together. Fast forward a decade (and some change), and out of the blue, Caroline received a message on Instagram. That one message turned into conversations that turned into something much bigger—big enough for Charles, who was living in Southern California at the time, to book a flight to New Orleans for a weekend date. From the moment we met, it was love at first flight! What followed was a whirlwind of cross-country visits, from surf lessons (or at least an attempt at them) in California to pretending to be tacky tourists around New Orleans. Every trip felt like an adventure, and eventually, we knew we didn’t want the long distance. So, Charles packed his bags—and so did his dog, Arnold! Arnold had been Charles’ trusty sidekick in California, and now, he’s loving life in New Orleans as much as we are. We’re his proud pawrents and spend our days taking him for walks by the sailboats on the lakefront, soaking in this city we now call home. Now, as we get ready for our next big adventure—marriage!—we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this journey with all of you.