In the quiet corners of Great Bend, Kansas, our paths crossed at school. It wasn't a whirlwind romance, but a slow burn, a quiet understanding that we were meant to find each other. From the moment we connected, we were inseparable, two halves of a whole finally coming together. We became each other's constant, a source of comfort and strength. Our love story isn't one of fairytales and grand gestures, but of quiet moments and unwavering support. We faced the challenge of distance within our first year of dating. Nine hours separated us -- though challenging at times, we were quick to discover the heart does grow fonder with distance. And our love flourished for another seven years until Taylor (finally) asked the big question. We find joy in the simple things in life while in each other's company. Our home is filled with pizza nights, the company of our fur babies (Tux, Tilly, and Twinkie), and sometimes overly competitive pickleball matches. More than anything, we're each other's best friend and can't wait to begin this next adventure as husband and wife.