From the moment we met in junior year history class, we sensed something special though we hardly spoke. It wasn’t until senior year, when we shared the same workplace, we became friends—and what a friendship it turned out to be! With each shared memory after graduation, we discovered how much we needed one another. During the peak of COVID, we found ourselves quarantining together. Those nights spent talking and laughing for hours revealed a beautiful comfort both of us had never known. We realized we never wanted to leave each other's side, and just a few months into dating, we shared that we loved each other. This past August, Mario surprised me in his backyard with our closest friends and family while he dropped down on one knee and asked me the biggest question of his life. Now, as we embark on this journey together, we dream of creating a loving home, lasting friendship, and exploring the world hand in hand. Join us in celebrating a love that fills our hearts with infinite blessings!