10/18/25

Once upon a time, in the corridors of Waynesville High School back in 2016, two young hearts crossed paths. From the moment they met, there was an undeniable spark that quickly blossomed into a beautiful romance. Their journey began with shared field trips, laser tag, and amusement park jobs. As life unfolded, they faced the challenge of distance, with Des heading off to college one year before Connor. For over six years, they nurtured their love across the state of Ohio, proving that distance is no match for true love. They cherished every visit, every letter, and every late-night call. Each grew into a new person, faced new challenges, and made new friends, but the love never faded; time and distance only seemed to strengthen it. After 2 moves, 3 cats, and 9 years together, it's time for them to take the next step in their journey. Their story is a testament to patience, perseverance, and the belief that love knows no boundaries. It is also a testament to you, dear reader, who they are so excited to invite to join them on October 18th as they say 'I do' to happily ever after.