It started with a DM. (As all modern love stories should.) Anthony slid into Rachel’s messages in the summer of 2018, and what was supposed to be a harmless “hey” quickly turned into nonstop texting, late-night FaceTimes, and a mutual realization that this was no longer casual. One message turned into thousands, and somehow… they still haven’t run out of things to say. From fiercely competitive mini golf dates and cheering at high school basketball games, to surviving long-distance during college, they’ve pretty much done it all. They mastered the art of loving each other across miles, schedules, and bad WiFi—proving early on that they were in it for the long haul. Along the way, they adopted the world’s best dog (hi, Otis 🐾), who immediately became the favorite and fully runs the household. They packed up their lives, moved to a new state, and built a home full of laughter, dog hair, inside jokes, and the kind of love that shows up every single day. Through it all, Anthony and Rachel have been best friends, biggest hype people, and partners in crime—choosing each other even when life got busy, messy, or unpredictable. Now, they’re saying “I do,” making it official, and throwing a party about it. They can’t wait to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate with all their favorite people—the ones who’ve been there since the first DM. We’re so glad you’re here. Let’s get married. 🥂