It all started in a communication class at AVC back in early 2018. Madison and Rylee sat a few seats apart, probably pretending not to notice each other—but that didn’t last long. What began as classmates quickly turned into inseparable best friends, and soon after, something even more special. Over the past 7+ years, we’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of nerdy fun. Whether we’re playing video games, working on our next cosplay, or just curled up with our two cats (Sunny and Cash Money), our days are filled with playfulness and inside jokes. We’ve grown up together in many ways—early on, we spent our date nights skateboarding around town, and eventually, we moved into our very first apartment together. It became our cozy little world where we’ve built so many memories, both quiet and chaotic (thanks, cats). Rylee now works in IT, and Madison is a UTK teacher pursuing her master’s degree. Life is busy, but we always make time for each other—something that’s been true since the very beginning. In April 2025, we took a long, beautiful 7-mile hike—and by the end of it, we were engaged (yes, we were sore, but mostly just happy). Through it all, the one constant has been our friendship. Madison always says Rylee is her best friend first and forever, and that’s truly the heart of everything. We can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of our adventure with you!