We had met a few times here and there in high school through mutual friends and reconnected on a "friendcation" in summer during college. We got to know each other through long walks under the stars and have been inseparable ever since. We made the best of long distance dating during college (bet you can't even imagine how many hours we've spent on the phone) and then Shay moved to Florida (twice!) to work for the Walt Disney Company, testing our long distance relationship across the length of the country. In the span of the three years moving around, we have driven across the country three times, adopted the sweetest little pup, went to Disney a bunch, saw concerts, celebrated Holidays, laughed until we cried and have loved every second together. More recently, we moved in together for the first time and have loved getting to make our house feel like a home. After four years together, Zach popped the question on December 20th, 2020 by surprising Shay with a handmade marquee sign spelling out "Marry Me" in Shay's parents backyard. With fairy lights and our song playing in the background, it was absolutely perfect. We're so excited to get married and can't wait to celebrate with you!