Though we didn’t know it at the time, our story began in elementary school. We met as young kids, living blocks away from each other, but it wasn’t until many years later that we truly started to see each other. Our entire childhood, we were just classmates, always crossing paths in the hallways, sharing the occasional laugh, but nothing more. We had mutual friends and participated in some of the same activities, but life moved on in different directions as we grew up. It wasn’t until we graduated and went off to college that things began to change. Our paths crossed again, this time in a more meaningful way. We reconnected, shared stories from our childhood, and discovered just how much we had in common. What began as a friendship quickly blossomed into something more. We spent hours talking, laughing, and enjoying the simple joys of being together. There was an undeniable connection between us, one that only grew stronger with time. And now, after years of laughter, adventures, and a love that only deepened, we’re thrilled to be standing at the beginning of a new chapter together. We’ve waited a long time for this moment, and we’re so grateful for the journey that brought us here.