Sometimes, love begins in the most unexpected ways. For us, it all started with a simple connection- through someone at Cassady's, dad's work. They must've seen something in the both of us because they decided to have us connect. What started as a few texts on December 21st, quickly turned into daily conversations that felt natural, easy and exciting. After a little bit of getting to know each other through messages, we decided to meet in person for dinner at Dave's Hot Chicken on December 22nd. That first date changed everything. We both left that night with the same feeling; we were going to be in each others lives forever. We continued to see each other every single day after that dinner. We went on walks, watched movies, and enjoyed each others presence! From then on, our relationship only grew stronger! We built a bond full of laughter, late-night talks, shared dreams, and unwavering support. Every day together confirmed what we already felt on that very first night. On May 22nd, Ryan took Cassady to Adriatica where we took our next big step- we got engaged! Ryan proposed to Cassady on the exact day of their first date! Ryan and Cassady got to spend this day with the support and love of their families! This was truly one of the best days; knowing that we get to spend forever with each other. Now, we're planning a future that we're beyond excited to begin, side by side.