Now, our love has led us to this moment—let's get married!

We met at 12, when everything was simpler, but the connection between us was undeniable. After months of shared laughter and inseparable friendship, Sam finally asked Melissa to be his girlfriend at the Valentine’s Day dance, in front of the whole school. It was awkward, sweet, and perfect—our beginning. A year and a half later, life pulled us in different directions, but we couldn’t stay apart. We crossed paths again and again, and no matter how much time passed, it always felt like we were meant to be. At 18, we reconnected, drawn to each other in a way that felt inevitable. No matter the distance, we were always tethered, inseparable at heart. These past four years have been a testament to the beauty of growing together—of building a love that has matured, deepened, and strengthened. Who could have imagined that school dance would lead us to this moment?