Neither of us could have imagined finding ourselves here, standing in this moment, ready to declare our love and commitment to one another. Life carried us down different roads, but fate always had a gentler, greater plan. For those who may not know, our love story began decades ago, when we were just teenagers—each other’s first love. The age-old classic: a cheerleader and a football player, young, carefree, and wide-eyed. Like many first loves, our story seemed to end too soon. But as it turns out, our story was only paused, waiting to unfold again in the most unexpected and beautiful way.... Life has taken us both through seasons of joy and heartbreak, triumphs and losses, fleeting connections and unforgettable moments. Through it all, neither of us could have anticipated that nearly 30 years later, we would find our way back—only this time, deeper, wiser, and more hopelessly in love than ever before. When you find love in your best friend, the one you cannot imagine living without, the person who accepts you as you are, encourages your dreams, and stands beside you through every storm—that is a love you never let go of. And that is exactly what we have found in each other. We complete one another in ways we never knew were possible, and it is with full hearts and endless gratitude that we share the news of our upcoming marriage on February 14, 2026. We would be honored to have you with us as we celebrate the love that has always been ours. Los Gutiérrez