Johanna and Danny's story began long before they ever knew where it would lead. They first met at twelve years old and quickly became best friends. Throughout their childhood, they were always side by side, sharing countless memories and milestones. Looking back through old group photos, they often laugh that they somehow always ended up standing next to each other, even before they realized how special that bond would become. After high school, life took them in different directions. Johanna went to Penn State, while Danny attended the University of Pennsylvania, but the connection they shared never disappeared. Years later, their paths crossed again in New York City, where they began spending more and more time together. Danny convinced Johanna to train for a marathon with him, and somewhere along the countless long runs in Central Park, their friendship quietly grew into something more. Johanna still remembers running across the Brooklyn Bridge, looking over at Danny and into his bright blue eyes, and realizing he was no longer just her best friend - he was the person she wanted to share her life with. What started as a childhood friendship became a love built on years of laughter, trust, and knowing each other through every stage of life. They can't wait to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by their favorite people in the world!