Our story began with a bold prediction from Sarah that I would marry her brother. She told me almost daily in the locker room after basketball practice. Little did I know, her words would come true in the most unexpected way. Ryan and I knew of each other our entire lives, yet never spoke. Until the night of my high school graduation. Jake and I had some friends over for a bonfire. Ryan came, as Jake’s friend. Sarah was just leaving with Allie when Ryan told me we should go talk to them. We chatted for a little bit, and the rest of the night couldn't help but catch glimpses of each other. The next day was my grad party. The Conlon’s were invited as family friends, and I was a little bummed when they all came without Ryan. Until he finally came, gave me a hug, and apologized for being late. My heart stopped the second I saw him walking up the driveway. Our connection was undeniable, and we spent the rest of the night talking around a bonfire. It was in those early morning hours that I convinced him to call in sick to work so we could go on a lunch date the next day. June 11, 2018, marked our official first date, just one day after our first real conversation. And five days later, Ryan sent me a screenshot of a text conversation with his mom after she caught wind we went on a date where he said, "I guess we’re dating." It wasn't the most traditional way of asking, but it was our unique beginning. As our relationship quickly progressed, we faced a challenge. I was moving two hours away for college in just three months. I was adamant about not going to school with a boyfriend, but Ryan convinced me to give it a chance. We agreed to see how the summer went, and before I knew it, we were still together as I packed my bags for college. Dating long distance for four years was tough, but we wouldn't change a thing. It tested our patience, communication, and commitment, but our love only grew stronger. We survived semester after semester, learning important lessons along the way that have shaped us into the couple we are today. Now, as we stand on the brink of our future together, we are filled with love and excitement. Our journey has prepared us to face any obstacle that comes our way. We are grateful for your support and can't wait to celebrate our love with all of you. Thank you for being a part of our story.