We have mirrored one another in struggle, we’ve been tested in every way: by distance, by loss, by misunderstanding, and by the echoes of our past. There were moments that nearly shattered us, times when it would be easier to run. And yet, something greater always pulled us back. The star has become our signal: a light in the dark, a reminder that love can endure, guide, and transform. This love is both a mirror and fire — it has burned away what was false, and revealed what is true. Now, under that same star, we choose to begin our next chapter together. We are not perfect people. But what we have built together is sacred. This union is our covenant — witnessed not only by those who stand with us, but by the unseen forces that refused to let us break. We know this invitation comes late, and we deeply regret the difficulty it may cause in making plans. Please know that whether you can attend in person or simply hold us in your thoughts, your presence in our lives means the world to us. With love and gratitude, James & Genia