It all started way back in 5th grade, of all places—in the nurse’s office. One of us (not the bride-to-be) was faking a stomach ache to escape school. The other was new to the school and couldn’t help but notice the dramatic act from the boy in the Patriots shirt. We shared a look that day—one of those little moments that ended up meaning a whole lot more down the line. Fast forward to freshman year of high school, and we connected with each other again. This time we became fast friends, sitting next to each other in class and going through all the usual teenage drama together. After high school, we went to separate states for college, each having new adventures and meeting new people. Though we stayed in touch sporadically, it wasn't until one summer, after both of us had returned home for a few months, that we truly reconnected. At the end of that summer, we had to go back to separate states but we officially began our relationship and loved each other through long distances and many weekend trips. After graduating college, we lived together in Vermont for several years. Devon started his career in cybersecurity at National Life Group and Jacqueline worked in childcare while earning her Master's degree in Education. Looking back, those years in Vermont were some of the best times we had together. We grew our family with our cat, Bertolli, made lifelong friends, and enjoyed exploring new places. Although we miss Vermont dearly, we knew it was time to move back home, closer to our families. Now, we are building our life together in our home in Epping! Jacqueline is teaching 7th Grade Social Studies and Devon has continued his career in cybersecurity. We are excited to continue writing our story, and we want to take a moment to thank all of you—our family and friends—for being a part of our journey and supporting us along the way. Though we’ve been together for over eight years, this is an important moment in our lives, and we’re so grateful to share it with you.