My cousin (and Jackson’s best friend) Halle played the ultimate matchmaker when she paired us up to walk down the aisle together at her wedding. For Jackson, it was love at first sight. For me? Let’s just say I was completely clueless for several years. After a little Instagram stalking (just kidding…kind of), Jackson decided to shoot his shot and DM me one Christmas — and we’ve been inseparable ever since. After over a year of dating long distance, Jackson moved to Pensacola in April, and we’ve had the best time finally getting to date in the same town. Our relationship has been filled with so many adventures — concerts, baseball games, Blue Angels shows, and beach dates (just to name a few). But our dream trip to Italy turned into the most beautiful surprise proposal, and we couldn’t be more excited to spend forever together. We’ve shared the sweetest and most fulfilling relationship — one full of laughter, support, and so much love. Jackson truly is everything I could have dreamed of — and together, we make the perfect team.