They say the best things in life take time and for us, that time has been seven years. Seven has always been a lucky number for Alec, his dad, and his brother, which makes our 2027 wedding feel even more special. Our story goes all the way back to 8th grade, when our mutual friend Abby introduced us on a field trip. Alec was the shy, kind, and quietly adorable boy who barely said a word to Payton for the first 24 hours after meeting. Payton, on the other hand, was bubbly, smart, beautiful, and determined to befriend this quiet kid. Somewhere between shy smiles, after school hangs, and way too many inside jokes, our friendship turned into something so much more. We truly grew up together. We’ve celebrated milestones side by side, worked through challenges, and became each other’s safe place through every phase of life. Over the years, our relationship has been built on laughter, a shared love of good food, music, trying new things, and unwavering support and commitment to each other. We feel so lucky for every person who has been part of our story from the beginning, and we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with you. 🤍