Julia and Ryan first met in 10th-grade English class, where a less-than-stellar teacher sparked countless Facebook messages between them. Julia was convinced Ryan had a crush on her back then (he walked her to and from class every day)—though he still insists otherwise. By senior year, their friend groups had merged, and they became friends. After high school graduation, life took them in different directions, but not really, they both ended up in Indiana! Ryan went to Purdue University, and Julia headed to Indiana University (yes, rivals!). Julia took this rivalry quite seriously and used any match-up as an excuse to reconnect with Ryan. When the coronavirus interrupted their senior year, both found themselves back home with family and old friends. That unexpected time together became the start of a beautiful relationship—one filled with adventure, two sweet pups, and now, a marriage!