We're Getting Married

Our journey began long before we ever met in person. As classmates during the pandemic, we got to know each other virtually, bonding over shared classes and conversations through a screen. But everything changed on June 12, 2021—a date we'll never forget. On a spontaneous Saturday night, we finally decided to meet in person. Derick lived two hours away, so it wasn’t until close to midnight that Nicole arrived. But the moment we saw each other, it felt like we had known each other forever. The connection was instant—natural, effortless, and full of laughter. Of course, our first meeting had to come with a little adventure. On the way to Canes, Nicole made a wild right turn (not her fault Derick is horrible at giving directions), and suddenly, we were being pulled over—by not one, but two cop cars. It could’ve been a disaster, but once the officers realized it was our first date and that we were both criminal justice majors, Nicole worked her magic and we were let off with just a warning. Crisis averted—with a great story to tell. After the excitement, Derick took Nicole to Santa Monica, where we rode electric scooters under the stars, laughed like we had no cares in the world, and simply enjoyed every moment together. Our midnight adventure turned into an unforgettable night that stretched into the early morning hours. And from that night on... the rest was history.