It all started at The Edge, our local bar, back in the winter of 2012. It wasn’t love at first sight, but there was an undeniable spark. We liked each other, we had chemistry—but life had other plans. Neither of us made a move, and soon enough, we drifted apart, dating other people and losing touch for four years. Fate, though, has a funny way of bringing people back together. On December 5, 2015, Marissa was DJ-ing a Christmas party that just so happened to be Dylan’s work event. We exchanged polite hellos, but before Marissa could strike up a real conversation, Dylan had disappeared into the night. Then came New Year’s Eve—a night of fresh starts and unexpected encounters. Marissa was DJ-ing a wedding social, and as luck would have it, Dylan was there too. This time, things were different. We danced, we talked, and by the end of the night, we exchanged numbers. That simple gesture turned into something extraordinary. From that moment on, we were inseparable. Messages turned into dates, and dates turned into love. By Valentine’s Day 2016, we made it official, and shortly after, life threw us the first of many surprises: we found out we were expecting. In September 2016, we welcomed our first daughter, Emily Mae, into the world. Life moved fast but beautifully. We bought our first house in 2019, and in June 2020, we added to our family with the arrival of Olivia Marie. Through every challenge, we leaned on each other, growing stronger as a couple. It didn’t take long for us to realize that this was it—our forever. On New Year’s Eve 2024, eight years after our reunion, Dylan finally decided to make the leap. Marissa, tired of waiting, was joking with friends about giving up on a proposal, completely unaware that Dylan had been carrying the ring in his pocket all night. Once we got home, Marissa walked into the bedroom, only to find Dylan on one knee when she returned to the living room. Shocked, emotional, and completely overwhelmed, Marissa kept asking, “Are you serious? Is this for real?” When the reality sank in, the answer was an enthusiastic yes. What makes our story so special is that we’ve built this life together from the ground up. Through every trial, we’ve come out stronger, as a team. We’ve created a family, a home, and a love that’s unshakeable. And now, it’s time to put the final piece of the puzzle in place: saying “I do.”