We met when life put us right next to each other—literally! In 2017, we were neighbors in an apartment complex in Palm Bay, FL, living right next door to each other without even realizing what the future had in store. One night in September, a small hangout with some other neighbors finally brought us together, and from that night on, everything just fell into place. The next morning, we went on our first date over brunch, and by October, we were officially dating. The rest is history!

It was the weekend of our six-year anniversary, and we had plans to celebrate with dinner. When I got home from work that evening, I headed upstairs to find Brett dressed up, waiting with flowers, balloons, and pumpkins for us to carve later—which was already enough to make me emotional. But then I turned around and saw one of the pumpkins carved with the words “Marry me?”. When I looked back, Brett was down on one knee. My first reaction? “Are you f*ing kidding me?” But of course, the answer was yes… and finally! It also happened on Friday the 13th—a date we’ve always loved—so it’s only fitting that we’ll be getting married on one, too.

Our journey together has been filled with so many milestones. When we first started dating, we lived in a tiny one-bedroom apartment with our dog, Copper. Over the years, we’ve grown, worked hard, and built a life together that we’re proud of—including buying our first home. Though we had to say goodbye to Copper in 2023, our family has since grown with our dog, Nora, and our two kitties, Carl and Phoebe. When we’re not cozied up at home with our pets, we love going on spontaneous trips, kayaking, walking trails with Nora and hanging out with friends. Recently, we’ve been focused on making our house truly ours, one project at a time. No matter what we’re doing, we enjoy just being together. As we get ready for this next chapter, we’re excited for the new adventures ahead. We’re so grateful for your love and support and can’t wait to celebrate this special day with those who mean the most to us!