We're getting married!

As told by the bride Justin & I met when we were younger and remained friends for years. He had recently moved to Pensacola, FL from Virginia just a few short years before I met him. For years, we would see each other, catch up as friends, and then go on about our lives. Neither one of us would know that our friendship would soon grow into such an amazing love story. Shortly after the pandemic had started, Justin & I started catching up some more. Summer 2020 we grew so close as friends, as well as partners. During that first summer together, our days consisted of swimming in the ocean, cooking dinner, and spending time downtown, all with each other. Before we knew it, we were inseparable and quickly falling in love with each other. Our love is unlike any other I have experienced before. We are not only partners but best friends, as well. Being together just comes easy whether it's having serious conversations about our futures or the non-stop laughing that happens when we are together. Justin is such a hard worker and an amazing man. He catches me glancing at him way too often with that twinkle in my eye because I just can't believe I am marrying the man of my dreams. Justin has continued to support me through my education and career. Through this man, I have a support system, best friend, and a soon-to-be husband. I honestly can not wait to spend forever with Justin and see what we conquer as a couple! As told by the Groom:       When we first met, we were both so young. She was always the cute girl I would see from across the room. One could say that I had a crush but that's all I ever expected it to be. We were just two friends who lived in our own little worlds.       Fast forward 10 years, we re-kindle an old, brief friendship. Spending everyday possible together for months, wasting most of our time away at the beach. It didn't take long before realizing there was something special about our friendship. Needless to say, we were dating by the end of the summer.       These past 5 years that we've been together have been the best time of my life. It wasn't always easy, as I traveled for work and Maddie working her way through college. But we overcame adversity together and I couldn't be more grateful to be marrying my best friend. Out of all the different qualities I love about Madison after all these years, her love is what I love the most.