Cole & Kirsten grew up in the same neighborhood less than a mile away from each other but never officially met until 2014 (even though their paths crossed many times prior without them knowing)! During their sophomore year at Steinbrenner High School, they were introduced by a mutual friend and quickly became best friends. That summer, Cole asked Kirsten to be his girlfriend via a Starbucks Frappuccino on July 29th, 2014. For remainder of high school, they were inseparable. And then came long distance... From August of 2016 to May of 2025, Cole & Kirsten persevered through long distance. They sacrificed pursuing their careers apart as they knew one day they would be together, forever. Although they were many miles apart, their love grew stronger every day. When life got hard, their love was the easiest thing to come back to. Cole graduated optometry school in May of 2025, proposed a few days later, and long distance officially ended forever. Cole moved back to Tampa and somehow, a love that was already so sweet has grown even sweeter. & now, their time has FINALLY come to get married (it only took 12 years but who's counting?!). Cole & Kirsten are full of gratitude and excitement to celebrate their love with the people that they love. They can't wait to see you in Charlottesville!