You could technically say we met in 5th grade, but we didn't become friends until 10th grade. Since then, we have been by each other's side through everything. This wedding has been a long time coming and we can't wait to celebrate with all of our friends and family!

After being within 15 minutes of each other over the past nine years, we were going through a *temporary* long distance relationship for the first time ever. Since we were living in different states, we were unable to spend our actual anniversary together. So, when Derek came to visit Rochester, we decided to make up for it and cook an anniversary dinner together at home. A few minutes after sitting down for dinner, he proposed!