Stephen and I first met nearly a decade ago. Back then, we never could have imagined that one day we would be standing together, saying “I do” and writing our story as partners for life. Life took us on separate paths for a while, and during those years we were both growing, learning, and discovering who we were meant to become. Little did we know that those experiences were preparing us for the moment we would reconnect again five years ago. When we found each other again, everything fell into place. What started as a reconnection quickly reminded us that some things are simply meant to be. From that moment on, we knew we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Over the past five years, we have supported each other’s dreams, grown side by side, celebrated accomplishments, and experienced so much of life together. Our journey has brought us here, and we are incredibly grateful. Now we are excited to celebrate our love and commitment surrounded by the people who mean the most to us — our family and friends.