Our story began in 2017 at Grand Canyon University, where we knew of each other but were never close friends. We shared the same campus, but life just hadn’t aligned for us yet. Little did we know that the universe had other plans. Fast forward to 2020, when a simple Instagram DM changed everything. She reached out with a casual question—“Do you have my number?”—and that was the spark that ignited something much more meaningful. Despite being miles apart—she in LA and I in AZ—we spent hours texting and FaceTiming, getting to know each other in ways we never had before. The distance only made our bond stronger, and soon, we knew this was something special. In February 2022, life brought her back to Arizona, and our first date—an ice cream outing—felt like the start of something real. But it was on March 11, 2022, at our favorite spot, Palma, where I made my first attempt (a very nervous one) to ask her to be my girlfriend. While I may not have said it perfectly, she said yes—and in that moment, everything felt right. Fast forward to June 1st, 2024, at the beautiful Old Town Waterfront, where I asked her to spend forever with me. And now, here we are, ready to marry the person who has been my best friend, my confidant, and my true love. From a simple message to a lifetime of memories, we are so excited for what the future holds.