We met through a mutual friend I’ve known since second grade — someone who has basically seen every chapter of my life. Her husband grew up with Rich, so when she realized our paths hadn’t crossed yet, she knew she had to fix that. The very first time I saw Richard was at a one-year-old’s birthday party. I remember nudging my friend and whispering, “Who is that?” because I thought he was incredibly handsome. She just smiled, already plotting to set us up. Before our first date, I was sitting at her kitchen table nervously joking, “Watch we end up getting married, and I’ll owe it all to you for this.” Well… fast-forward three years, and here we are — proving that sometimes your friends really do know best. On August 27, 2022, we went on our first date to Cooper’s Hawk and then played mini golf. What was supposed to be a simple night out turned into the start of something unforgettable. And now, we can’t wait to say “I do” and begin the next chapter of our story.