Our story began in 2017 with a simple message on Snapchat. One of those casual moments that ends up changing your life forever. Yes, he slid into my DMs lol. At the time, Brayan was stationed in Fort Stewart, and I was living my own life a couple hundred miles away. What started as friendly conversations quickly turned into something deeper. Even from afar, it felt like we had known each other forever. For the first two years of our relationship, we were long distance. We made it through countless phone calls, surprise visits, and even a deployment, proof that love can not only survive distance, but thrive in it. Every mile and every moment apart only brought us closer and made our connection stronger. Through it all, we grew together—learning, laughing, and building a foundation based on trust, loyalty, and a whole lot of patience. Looking back, those early years shaped everything. We’ve celebrated highs, supported each other through lows, and shared so many little moments that have meant so much to us. Now, eight years later to the exact day, we’re getting married! Crazy isn't?! What once started with a message has turned into a lifetime promise and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this next chapter with all the people who have supported and cheered us on along the way!