Before our love blossomed, we were friends of friends during our university days. We started working alongside each other at the food hall. We passed the time getting to know each other, cracking jokes, and occasionally smiling at each other a little too hard. Eventually we found ourselves meeting in between classes for study breaks, inviting each other out, and even spending time together over our summer break.

After becoming such close friends, we both realized we wanted something more with each other. During a trip to explore coastal Georgia over a weekend, we realized we had taken our friendship from the mountains to the seas and that we had something closer than friendship. The first steps of our new relationship were taken while we were holding hands, coming out of the ocean water as the moon light glistened over each crashing wave.

Now we're here, years in to our relationship and prepared to take the biggest commitment of our lives with each other. We've supported each other through tough times, celebrated exciting milestones, shared experiences throughout the world, and encouraged each other to follow our dreams. Without each other, we wouldn't be where we are, but this isn't just about us. Everyone in our lives has played a part in shaping and getting us to this moment. We cannot thank our friends and family or say that we love you enough. We sincerely hope everyone can join us in celebrating our special day, as we start our new life together as one.