Like many modern love stories, ours began with a simple message that turned into long conversations filled with laughter, curiosity, and an instant sense of comfort. We talked for hours, video chatted, and got to know each other before finally meeting in person for brunch one weekend at Tally Fish House. What started as a casual first date turned into an entire day together. The next day, we drove to St. Marks and found a quiet little pavilion overlooking the water. We sat there for hours, talking and watching the waves, and somewhere in that moment, we both knew this was the beginning of something lasting. As time went on, our connection only grew stronger. We found that life just felt better when we were together. Whether it was working side by side on a project, spending quiet nights at home, or planning for the future, everything felt easy and right. When Kayla began her new job, she had to spend a few weeks in Jacksonville, FL for training. One weekend, we spent time together on the beach near the condo where she was staying. The sun was setting, the waves were calm, and it just felt like the perfect moment. That’s when we got engaged, both emotional, smiling, and crying at the same time. It was simple and heartfelt, exactly the way it was meant to be. Now we’re counting down the days until we say “I do,” surrounded by family and friends, ready to start the next chapter of our story together.