We’re getting married!

Stephen and Ricki’s story began long before their first date. They grew up as neighbors, sharing childhood memories and a friendship that remained strong even after Ricki moved away. Though distance and time eventually pulled them in different directions, their connection was never truly lost. In 2017, life brought them back together when Ricki reached out to Stephen about her vehicle. What started as a simple conversation turned into lunch and hours of catching up. While they went their separate ways again, fate wasn’t finished with their story. A year later, Ricki reached out once more—and this time, everything aligned. Their friendship quickly grew into something more, and they made it official, realizing they had found something special that had been there all along. In April 2021, they welcomed their first son, Bailey, and together they faced life’s challenges hand in hand. Their love continued to grow with the arrival of Liam, Aubrey, and most recently, Conner. From childhood neighbors to lifelong partners, Stephen and Ricki are grateful for the journey that led them back to each other—and they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with the people they love most.