We grew up in a small town where everyone kind of knows everyone. Chad and I went to school together, our paths crossing long before we ever imagined they would truly meet. Life had its own timing, and it wasn’t until a small gathering in our hometown that our story really began. With a little help from my friend Joe (who also happens to be Chad’s best friend and best man), we were introduced in the most natural way—just friends at first. That friendship quickly turned into something deeper, and before we knew it, we had grown truly fond of one another. What started as young love has grown into a steady, lifelong partnership. By the time we say “I do,” we will have spent nearly ten years side by side—through college, through growing up, and through all the seasons of becoming adults together. We’ve built a life hand in hand, learning, supporting, and choosing each other every step of the way. Today, we share a home, a heart, and a whole lot of responsibility—three dogs, two horses, and a mule who keep us on our toes. We love the outdoors, whether we’re hunting, fishing, or camping, and we’ve found our happiest moments are often the simplest ones, spent together. Chad is my soulmate—my equal in every way, my constant, and my home. I’m so grateful that a small town and a little bit of fate brought us together, and even more grateful that we get to spend the rest of our lives choosing each other.