We grew up along side each other in our small town, Mt. Airy, MD. We lived 10 minutes from each other, went to the same schools, had the same classes, and even attended the same after school care in elementary school. Yet we didn’t run into each other until High-school! We met at a mutual friend’s birthday party, Mackensie made the first move by sparking conversation and Brandon was head over heels. We started dating in 2015, fell madly in love, had an amazing year of laughs, fun filled dates, and got our first dog together. Our happy Lab, Mr. Ollie. In 2016 we went our separate ways when Mackensie went to Tech-school - Brandon thought the world was ending because he wouldn’t see her at school. Brandon then regretted the separation instantly but Mackensie wanted to teach him a lesson! For 10 months we saw each other in between classes, in the halls, and even had gym class together. We kept our eyes on each other the whole time. After those 10 months Brandon told his friends to tell Mackensie that he was still in love with her and wanted to get back together. That they did, and Mackensie felt the same way! So we began talking again. Mackensie started tutoring Brandon in algebra and we made every excuse to see each other in school. Brandon asked her to be his girlfriend again October 22, 2017. Of course she said yes! In 2018 we graduated high school and had an amazing summer but Mackensie was off to Penn State and Brandon was soon joining the Air Force. Brandon drove to Penn state every weekend to visit until the time had come for him to go to basic training. After training, Brandon moved from Texas, to Mississippi, to Germany, to Florida pursuing his career as Mackensie attended College. We were long distance for four years, seeing each other every 6 months. Creating the ultimate foundation to our relationship. (The world did in fact, not end.) In 2022 Mackensie graduated Penn state with her Computer science degree and moved to Florida to join Brandon, where we purchased our first home. We shortly added the second addition to our family, Mr. Ace. Our beloved German shepherd. Mackensie started her first job, we enjoyed the beach, made new life-long friends, and put sweat and tears into renovations. March 25, 2023 after a romantic dinner, we strolled on the beach in the rain. Brandon told Mackensie how in love he was with her and that she is his best friend, then he asked “Are you ready?” Quickly swinging her in front of him, getting on his knee and asking her hand in marriage! Mackensie said YES! We were officially engaged! April 20, 2024, we just couldn’t wait any longer. We got legally married by the Air Force chaplain on the water. We were so happy to call each other husband and wife after 8 amazing years of dating! In July, 2024 we sadly lost Mr. Ace after a long battle of health issues. He was a huge part of our lives and family, losing him took a piece of us. He will be joining us at our wedding as he watches over us, like he always did at home. In August, 2024 we got military orders, picked up everything and moved back to MD! We purchased our second home and were super excited to be close to family again! We made our house, a home. It’s been less than a year here and we have been through a deployment, renovations, and started a huge garden! Our love and relationship has grown tremendously over the last 10 years, life is a never ending adventure and we cannot wait to see where it takes us! We are so excited for you to celebrate our marriage with us!