How It All Began What started as a simple hello soon became something neither of us expected. We met at San Jacinto movie theaters and from the very first conversation, something just clicked. There was an ease, a spark that made everything feel effortless. Even then, we had no idea just how far, and how long, our connection would carry us. Despite our connection life had different plans and despite the spark, we drifted onto our own separate paths. Finding Each Other Again Years later, in a way that felt almost fated, we found our way back to each other. What started as a simple reconnection quickly reignited everything we felt before only this time, we were older, wiser, and ready. It didn’t take long for us to realize that what once felt like the end of our love story simply wasn’t an ending at all. It was just the pause before our real beginning. Love Across Miles We found ourselves in a long-distance relationship, learning to love across cities, states 2000 miles away, But instead of pulling us apart, the distance made our bond deeper. We cherished late-night calls, weekend reunions, countdowns to the next visit, and the little things that kept us close even when we were far apart. Through every mile and every moment in between, we chose each other—again, and again, and again. The distance made our relationship stronger. Airport hellos, and long goodbye hugs that never got easier. We became experts in planning weekend visits, sending surprise messages, and celebrating milestones from afar. Somewhere within those long drives, countdown calendars, and airplane tickets, we realized we were building something lasting, something worth every inch of distance The Proposal On February 20th 2024 during our weekend getaway we went to Sunset Cliffs, all the pieces of our story came together. After years of timing, distance, and rediscovery, Anthony asked the question that changed everything. It was emotional, joyful, and so perfectly “us a celebration of not just where we were, but everything it took to get there. Looking Ahead Now we’re stepping into a future where the distance is behind us and our next adventure begins side by side. We are so grateful for everyone who has supported us along the way through the years apart, the miles between us, and the journey back to each other. We can’t wait to celebrate the start of our forever with you.