Crystal and Adam were not expecting to find love when they first met. At the time, both were focused on the demands of college life with stressful exams, endless projects, and busy schedules. Crystal had enrolled in a calculus class she did not want to take, but one that was required for her degree. After one difficult exam, Adam approached Crystal for the very first time and asked, “How did your test go?” With a worried expression, Crystal replied, “Not great.” From that simple conversation, a friendship began to blossom. Adam kindly offered to help Crystal study for her next exam, and the two quickly grew closer. The following quarter, Crystal traveled to Mexico and did not see Adam during the Summer. When Fall Quarter arrived, they reconnected and continued talking, though nothing more happened at the time. Then January came, and the two began spending more time together studying. Shortly after, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world into quarantine, and although they could no longer see each other in person, they found themselves talking more and more each day. Through endless conversations, movie nights, anime marathons, and late-night phone calls, Crystal and Adam discovered how much they had in common. Before long, their friendship turned into something much deeper, and they found themselves falling for each other. When Fall arrived once again, Adam asked Crystal on their very first date. Crystal was nervous, yet incredibly excited. From that moment forward, the two became inseparable. They spent countless hours together laughing, teasing one another, and creating unforgettable memories. Adam especially loved making Crystal laugh and adored her reactions whenever he playfully teased her. With Adam, Crystal felt happier, safer, and more cared for than ever before. No matter the situation, he could always make her smile. Before they knew it, one year together turned into two, then three, and eventually four years filled with love, growth, and countless memories. Together, they celebrated graduating from college side by side. That same year, Adam proposed to Crystal in a way that perfectly reflected their relationship. Adam had originally planned to propose on New Year’s Eve, but Crystal unknowingly made plans to travel to Mexico for the holidays. Determined not to wait, Adam took Crystal to see Christmas lights one evening and drove her around to enjoy the holiday season together. During that special night, he surprised her by pulling out a ring box and asking her to marry him. Crystal was overwhelmed with emotion and immediately burst into tears of happiness. Sometimes in life, you simply know when something is meant to be, and Crystal and Adam knew early on that they were meant for one another. Together with their families, they warmly invite you to celebrate the beginning of their lifelong journey of love and marriage.