We’re not sure when we met exactly, but middle school sounds about right. Our friendship was constant throughout high school & we began working together as lifeguards in 2010. Cameron left for ECU that summer, & the next year Taylor moved to Raleigh to attend NC State. We rarely crossed paths in college but looking back we remember each time we did. Once, Taylor came in with friends to a restaurant Cameron worked at in Raleigh (C still hears jokes about having to serve her). Taylor also worked at The Select Group in Raleigh, where she recruited Cameron. He was offered the job but turned it down (which didn’t please you know who). As years passed, we started building our careers & lives separately. Making mistakes, learning who we are, & having no idea what our futures held. Everything changed when we found ourselves, for the first time, available at the same time. We ran into each other at Pinehurst Brewery. Jordan (C’s sister) spoke with Taylor & quickly told Cameron (playing cornhole) that she was now single. He promptly headed over to say hello. The next week, Cameron’s grandfather passed. To Cameron’s surprise, Taylor was willing to go over to Ner’s (C’s grandmother) to cook out with his family. That’s when Cameron knew she was the one. Sparks flew & the next weekend she visited Cameron in Raleigh. We were “honeymooning” & friends & family reminded us often. We didn’t care. We grew close over the next several months. Long-distance didn’t slow us down. We would learn a lot about our relationship that December. Mart, Cameron’s father unexpectedly passed away. We supported each other & weathered the storm together. Although we had only dated a few months, we already felt as if we had been together forever. We cherish the mutual understanding & respect we have for one another. We look forward to a life & love that is full of friendship, support, unforgettable moments, & a lot of honeymooning. Thank you to all who celebrate this exciting time in our lives with us.