It was the summer of 23.' We were both at a mutual friends house for a college graduation party. Instantly, we hit it off. At the party we proceeded to play cornhole together, go for a swim in the pool together, and talk about where we see ourselves in 5 years. After hanging out together for a few hours, John Michael had to go home for dinner. I (Taylor) secretly hoped he would come back to the party afterwards, which he did! From that evening on we became inseparable. We had our first official date a few days later at the Lake Bluff beach and on November 26, 2024, John Michael proposed in the exact same spot on the beach where we had our first date. We are beyond excited to start this new chapter of our lives and so thankful that we get to do it with all of you. Xoxo John Michael & Taylor