We met in the most unexpected way — on a dating app! What began as a simple conversation quickly turned into hours of laughter, and neither of us could have guessed that one ordinary day would mark the beginning of something extraordinary. Our first date was unforgettable (even though Shay showed up late!). Still, we both walked away knowing something life-changing had just begun. Since then, we’ve built a life full of laughter, adventure, and unconditional support. Together, we’ve moved to St. Louis, opened businesses, and supported each other through Dawn’s journey toward her doctorate degree and the heartbreaking loss of her mom and Shay's journey to get into PA school. Through all the highs and lows, we’ve always been each other’s safe place. Some of our favorite memories include spontaneous beach trips, hunting down the best local restaurants, endless movie marathons, arcade dates, competitive game nights, and building an ever-growing LEGO collection that now takes up more space than we’d like to admit. We’re so grateful to have found our forever person — and we are so excited to celebrate this new chapter in our lives with you.