I never dreamed that I would find someone who challenged me to see the world in the way that you do; a man who makes me laugh and love with abandon, a man who even after years together still gives me butterflies when he walks through the door. I didn’t believe that I could find a man who would remind me every single day to dream bigger, to work harder, to open my heart to the possibilities of this beautiful life.

We met 16 years ago as children. From an early age we called ourselves “going together” lol songs like suffocate by J holiday & no air by Chris brown/Jordan sparks were our relationship songs lol. Although, life has pulled us in different directions at times throughout the years. I Thank God that what we dreamed of in elementary and middle school. We can now make those things a reality. I look forward to continue developing our true love story, that one day we can sit around as a family and tell our love story to our grandkid’s! -Monterio I admit it. I get a little mushy and sappy when I talk about my future husband . I sometimes feel guilty when I do because I don’t want people to think I’m always bragging on him, but he really is pretty amazing. Now that doesn’t mean he is perfect . . .We have our share of disagreements and he can drive me crazy some days, but I always know how lucky I am to have him. My fiancé and I have not lived an ordinary love story. From when we met to the joys and challenges we have faced together – our story is unique , filled with the greatest joys and the deepest heartaches—but it is ours and I cherish it. Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite . . -Derriyon