If there's one thing we've learned over the past year, it's that life has a way of bringing the right people together when you need them most. When we first met in July 2025, neither of us had any idea what was about to begin. Ryan was going through one of the more difficult chapters of his life, and a relationship was the last thing either of us expected. Looking back now, it's hard not to believe everything happened exactly the way it was supposed to. What started as simply spending time together quickly became something we couldn't imagine our lives without. From the very beginning, everything just felt... easy. There was never a moment where we had to force anything or wonder where things were headed. Conversation came naturally, laughter came effortlessly, and every time we were together, it felt like we'd known each other for years instead of weeks. Over the past year, we've packed a lifetime of memories into what feels like such a short time. We've shared adventures, long drives with no destination, late-night conversations, quiet evenings at home, and countless moments that reminded us we'd found something rare. Every new experience only strengthened what we already knew—we had found our person. It never felt rushed. It felt like coming home. Ryan had originally planned to propose during our trip to New York. The city seemed like the perfect place to ask one of the biggest questions of his life. There was just one problem—he accidentally left the ring at home. At the time, it felt like the plan had fallen apart. Looking back, we're grateful it did. When we returned home, Ryan realized the perfect proposal wasn't about where it happened—it was about who it was with. While Jamie was at work, he spent the day decorating the house and waiting nervously for her to come home. The moment she walked through the door and realized what was happening, she looked at him with the biggest smile he'd ever seen. Tears immediately filled her eyes as she asked, "Is this real?" Moments later, Ryan was on one knee asking the easiest question he'd ever asked, and Jamie gave the answer he'd been hoping for all along. As we prepare for October 10, 2026, we're overwhelmed with gratitude for the path that brought us together. Our story isn't about perfect timing or perfectly laid plans. It's about finding the one person who makes life feel lighter, happier, and more complete. We can't wait to begin this next chapter as husband and wife, surrounded by the people who mean the most to us. Thank you for being part of our journey. We can't wait to celebrate with you.