Every love story has a beginning, and ours? It started in the most unexpected way, homecoming season, high school hallways, and a homecoming king loss that honestly turned out to be the biggest win of my life. What began as a simple conversation quickly turned into something neither of us saw coming. We went our separate ways for a bit, but when we reconnected in college, it was like no time had passed at all. Suddenly we were laughing at the same jokes, having those late night conversations that stretched into early morning, and realizing that our dreams and values lined up in a way that felt almost divine. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 And honestly? That’s been us from day one. The small moments became the unforgettable ones, our first real date, our first vacation together, those random Tuesday nights that somehow meant more than the big events. Through every milestone, from celebrating each other’s wins to finding peace in the quiet, everyday moments, our love just kept growing deeper. Then came the moment: a friends-and-family engagement party coordinated on her birthday, because if you’re going to ask someone to spend forever with you, you might as well make it legendary. It was a “yes” not just to that moment, but to a lifetime of love, laughter, partnership, and building something beautiful together. “Love is patient, love is kind… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4, 7 Now, as we prepare to say “I do,” we’re beyond grateful for the family and friends who’ve been part of our journey, the ones who’ve prayed for us, hyped us up, and reminded us what real community looks like. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you by our side, because honestly? You’ve helped make us who we are. Here’s to forever. Here’s to us. Here’s to the journey ahead.