I had met Sam in 7th grade but it wasn’t until 8th grade when we actually talked to each other. At the beginning of 8th grade, I thought he was cute but never thought he would feel the same about me. We were kind of different from each other meaning I was super shy and he was more outgoing. Although, I was actually the one to make a move on Sam which I make fun of him for but he said I was too shy…excuses jk but It was at mount sac (a cross country race) where I made this “move” but it wasn’t until a couple weeks later where we both expressed how we felt which was on November 13, 2016. I remember thinking to myself how long this would last for and never saw an ending to this. I had always felt something different for Sam and knew he would be the man I would marry. He has always been so kind and loving towards me. Sam and I have been through a lot of different seasons and I’m grateful that I get to be with such a loving, handsome man for the rest of my life and I know he will lead this relationship well. I love you Samuel and I’m super stoked to celebrate this day with you all!

I met Serena way back in 7th grade but never got around to really talking with her until 8th grade. She stuck out from everyone else as she was not only the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, but inwardly she had such a kind and loving heart. On November 13th, 2016, we “got together”. From the Knotts Berry Farm field trip where we first held hands on a ride she pretended to be afraid of, to our first kisses at the Carlsbad Mall theater, and many more memories, we grew closer and closer. The closer I got to Serena, the more I knew how badly I wanted to have her forever. There has always been something about her that makes life exciting and new every single day. A big part of our story includes having a long distance relationship for a little under 2 years in total. From these years far from each other, we learned a lot about each other and it was made even more clear how much love I truly had for this beautiful woman and how I didn’t want to spend any more time apart from her. Which brings us to the past couple of months. I finally asked the question I’ve been dying to ask her all of these years. And she said no, and I cried… but seriously between people around us gasping and both of us nervously laughing and freaking out, I heard her say yes! It was what I was expecting to hear but there was still so much relief in hearing her accept my proposal. All of the stories and memories that we’ve had have all led up to this big day that I still remember Serena and I talking about as 14 year olds. I cannot describe in words or show in expressions how excited I am not only to celebrate our first day of marriage together, but to continue to love such an indescribably beautiful woman every day for the rest of my life. I love you Serena and I look forward to celebrating this day with every one of you. Thank you!