Rachel and Alex met seven and a half years ago, and since the first day they met, they have never truly been apart. Alex describes first meeting Rachel as being struck by lightning — unexpected, brilliant, and impossible to forget. Rachel describes Alex as her calm after the storm — a constant presence, her grounding force, and a light she can always find in the darkest of times. He’s the one she can count on, whether it’s lifting her spirits or opening her heart to possibility. She is his North Star, the light he follows from stormy waters into serenity. Their love has built a foundation that holds them fast together, through the easy moments and difficult ones alike, embraced in trust for the rest of their lives, and confident in the certainty of their union. With full hearts and steady hands, they’re ready to begin the next chapter of their story, surrounded by the people who’ve helped shape it.