We're Getting Married!

Everyone is always surprised when we tell them we first met as awkward little freshmen in high school. Our time together back then was short-lived—just a few wild, chaotic, beautiful months—but it all started on a rebellious night of sneaking out (Sorry, Dad! We promise we turned out okay). If it hadn’t been for these forbidden nights, our paths might never have crossed. That night, something clicked. Instantly. We laughed, we talked, and before we knew it, we were completely wrapped up in each other’s worlds. But, as they say, timing is everything... and ours was just a little early. I wasn’t ready. Committing felt big, terrifying even, and instead of saying "yes" to being his girlfriend, I hesitated. That hesitation quietly nudged us out of each other’s lives. We were young—still figuring ourselves out, learning, stumbling, becoming. So we drifted. For seven whole years, not a word. Then—because apparently, love always finds a way—a simple Instagram message changed everything. What started as a quick “hello” turned into paragraphs of laughter, vulnerability, and the kind of connection that feels like coming home. Our first official date was at Round One (because nothing says romance like competitive arcade basketball and claw machines), and before long, we were inseparable. We’ve spent the last four years growing together, side-by-side and hand-in-hand. We moved in together (yes, we survived building IKEA furniture without breaking up—miraculous), explored new chapters of life, and even traveled across Europe for three unforgettable months, wandering through castles, cobblestone streets, and croissant-fueled mornings. Each memory deepened our bond and reminded us that life is meant to be shared—not just the big moments, but the quiet ones, too. Now here we are—planning a wedding, full of gratitude and excitement, and counting down the days until we get to celebrate this crazy, beautiful love with all of you. From high school sparks to forever flames, we thank God every day for second chances, good timing, and the kind of love that always finds its way home.