In March 2020, Miranda lived in New York City, and Chad lived in Arizona. To escape the COVID epicenter, Miranda decided to catch a flight to Phoenix with just a carry-on to spend the weekend with her family in Arizona. A few days later, Jackie Kay, Miranda’s sister Cayla’s mother-in-law, asked Miranda if she could give Chad her number. Miranda agreed without real expectations, assuming she would return to New York City a few days later. Meanwhile, Chad heard from his mom and Jackie, who are best friends, to reach out and meet Miranda. After months of sporadic texting during the world shutdown, Chad finally persuaded Miranda to agree to their first date as the world began to reopen. After a slight hiccup when no tables were available at The Mission (because Chad hadn’t made a reservation), they walked over to Tommy Bahama, where they sat and talked for hours. Their first date was quickly followed by a second the next day and a third shortly after. Their connection was instant, and they knew they had found something rare. Miranda ended up staying in Arizona through the end of summer. During that time, they grew closer, and their relationship strengthened with each passing day, providing a solid foundation for a year-long, long-distance relationship when Miranda eventually returned to New York. Some of their favorite memories were made during that year, but their life together truly began when Miranda moved to Arizona permanently. Not only did they hit it off from the beginning, but so did their families, who quickly discovered common interests and bonds that transcended their relationship. We have been on countless adventures together, exploring new places, trying new restaurants, and creating numerous memories that will last a lifetime. We are thrilled to embark on this next chapter of our adventure and can’t wait to celebrate our special day with everyone.