A long time ago, two teenagers were growing up side by side in high school—learning, laughing, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Little did they know, the person they’d one day spend forever with was just across the hall… maybe even in the same freshman gym class. Though they never officially met in high school, Ryan and Alyssa shared mutual friends and plenty of overlapping memories. It wasn’t until the summer of COVID, when both were back home, then fate (and a little dating app called Tinder) brought them together. Their first date? Ice cream at Andy’s—and the rest is history. At the start of their relationship, Ryan returned to Michigan State (go green) to finish his degree, while Alyssa moved to the big city to begin her career. Despite the distance, they made it work—Ryan visiting every weekend and countless memories made along the way. Three years later, they took the leap and moved in together. A year after that… she got the ring. Now, Ryan and Alyssa are beyond excited to throw the best party of their lives and celebrate their love with the people who mean the most to them (that’s you!).