Though we had crossed paths through mutual friends, it wasn’t until our friend Emily decided to play matchmaker that our journey truly began. She invited us both to the JMU Homecoming tailgate, and from that day on, everything just clicked. We quickly discovered how much we had in common—our love for family, animals, and simply enjoying life together. Countless conversations and memorable dates followed, and it didn’t take long for us to realize that what we had was something truly special. Nearly two years later, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our love and begin this next chapter—our dream wedding!