We met through a mutual friend, and from the very first time we hung out, there was an almost immediate connection. We were both a little shy and nervous at first, but even in those quiet moments, something just felt right. After that first meeting, we couldn’t really stay away from each other. What started as something simple quickly became something we both knew was different. We both felt it early on, but it really became clear when we moved in together. In that time, we learned so much about each other, and in all the small, everyday ways, we showed up for one another. Creating a home together made us realize that this wasn’t just love—it was something lasting. We had found our person in each other.

Our proposal wasn’t picture-perfect—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. It happened at home, in the middle of a very real and overwhelming moment. Life felt intense, emotions were high, and it definitely wasn’t something you’d see in a movie. But in that moment, instead of waiting for everything to be “just right,” we chose each other anyway. It was raw, honest, and completely us. That’s what makes it so meaningful. Our love has never been about perfect timing or perfect circumstances—it’s about being there for each other through everything, even the hard moments. And in the middle of all of that, we took the next step and chose forever.