Our story began in a way neither of us could have predicted — introduced through mutual friends while we were still in high school, each attending different schools. What started as casual conversations quickly grew into something more. Despite the distance between our schools, we found every excuse to spend time together, and before long, a deep connection began to form. As the years went on, life took us to different cities and even different states. We navigated the ups and downs of long distance, learned to make the most of short visits, and became experts at late-night phone calls and long road trips. Through it all, love — real, enduring love — held us together. We've grown together across time zones, seasons, and stages of life. Now, after all those years of waiting and working for this love, we’re finally starting the next chapter — side by side, with all of you by our side to celebrate.