On our wedding date we will have been friends for over 12 years and been dating nearly 9 years. Together, we've traveled across the country, said goodbye to dear loved ones, adopted two crazy kittens, and bought a house that we absolutely love and are making 'home' more and more each day. We have both known we were meant-to-be since we first met as assigned lab partners in genetics class at Northern Kentucky University in 2009. No pun intended, there was "chemistry" from day one. Before ever seeing his face, Rachel vividly remembers Tyler's strong voice and infectious laugh as he entered the lab room on the first day of class and she was so excited that, by the fate of alphabetical-order, it was his name tag in the seat next to hers. Tyler admits he may have been a better lab student than he led on, just to get the chance to ask for her help using lab equipment, compare answers, and study together after class. We are best friends forever, and we are so excited to officially tie the knot and celebrate with our loved ones this August!