We're Tying the Knot

Two nights after we met, Joey picked Paula up on his motorcycle after a long shift at work. She had a key to the ceramics studio that semester, which meant the night was ours—quiet, secret, and full of possibility. We turned on music and sank our hands into clay, laughing through crooked bowls and collapsing pinch pots. Between stolen glances, we shared our dreams, our fears, and the pieces of ourselves we didn’t hand out easily. Time slipped away as if it wanted to give us space, and suddenly morning found us there. Hands messy, hearts wide open. Looking back, that night was everything we were beginning to build. Pottery is fragile and forgiving all at once. It demands patience, trust, and the courage to keep going when the shape isn’t clear yet. With care, with just the right pressure, something beautiful slowly takes form. Nine years later, as we get ready to say "I do," we're still those two people who fell in love, believing that the best things in life are worth getting your hands a little dirty for. We can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you, the people who've watched our love story unfold from that very first date to the beautiful life we've shaped together.