Our journey to forever!

Some love stories are written in the stars. Ours began in a high school German class when we were just 14—two kids who had no idea how much their lives would intertwine. We became the best of friends, sharing laughter, dreams, and moments that, even then, felt bigger than we understood. But as life often does, it pulled us in different directions, and for a while, our paths went separate ways. Then, after Braden’s freshman year of college, fate brought us back together. It was effortless, like no time had passed at all. Only this time, we knew—this was not just friendship anymore. This was home. From that moment on, we have been inseparable, building a life together filled with adventure, unwavering love, and the kind of partnership that makes even the hardest days easier just by being side by side. Through the years, we have been there for each other’s biggest moments—the victories, the challenges, the dreams that have turned into reality. We have celebrated firsts together, supported each other through change, and held on through every twist and turn. No matter what, we have always had one constant: each other. We are each other’s everystuff—every love, every laugh, every safe place, every adventure. And no matter how much time passes, no matter how many ways we try to express it, we always come back to the same words—I love you infinity plus one. Because somehow, even infinity is not quite enough. And then there’s Honey—our sweet, lovable, slightly mischievous dog who has become the heart of our little family. She’s a reminder of the simple joys in life: unconditional love, warm cuddles, and the importance of always making time to play. She has been with us through so much, a symbol of the life we have built together and the one we are still creating. Braden is my best friend, my other half, my safe place. He is the love I did not just find but chose, every single day. And now, we get to take the next step in our journey—surrounded by the people who have loved and supported us along the way. We cannot wait to celebrate this beautiful, crazy, wonderful love with all of you. Here’s to forever!