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Like many modern love stories, ours began with a simple swipe on an online dating website. But what really caught Jami’s attention wasn’t just Ryland’s smile—it was one of his profile pictures where he was dressed as none other than Shrek. For Jami, who has always adored the movie Shrek and counts it among her all-time favorite comfort films, that was the sign she needed to send the first message. After all, how could she not reach out to someone bold enough to rock green face paint and ogre ears? Their first real connection happened not long after. Ryland came over to Jami’s brand-new college apartment under the pretense of helping her assemble storage furniture. But instead of building shelves, they ended up building something much more meaningful—spending the night watching romantic comedies, laughing, and learning how easy it was to just be themselves around each other. From that day on, their bond continued to grow. From spontaneous road trips and late-night takeout runs to deep conversations and shared dreams for the future, what started as a playful Shrek moment turned into something genuinely magical. Now, as we prepare to say "I do," we can't help but smile at how it all began—with an ogre costume, a message, and a movie night that changed everything. On our wedding day, we’ll celebrate the fairy-tale adventure that started with Shrek and led us right to each other.