We met, at 17 in the spring of 2006. Tom's beautiful sister, Lalena was close friends and teammates with Brooke on the MSHS slam poetry squad. We saw each other for the first time in Manitou Springs, CO and felt an instant connection. After a summer of courting Brooke left for college at Western State in Gunnison, CO to pursue a degree in fine art. Tom received his culinary arts degree and we started our early lives. Fast forward to August 13th 2015. Brooke had just recently moved back to the springs to pursue a career in early childhood and Tom was home visiting from Utah where he was in the process of obtaining a technical degree. We met for a drink at the Keg in Manitou springs. Not far from the park where we first met almost ten years before. We danced, talked and laughed until they kicked us out. The following week we spent almost every night together rediscovering the old connection with new eyes. Tom returned to Utah but we continued to court, long distance, for 8 months. In may of 2016 Brooke flew out to Utah with Tom's family for his graduation. Hed had worked so hard and became valedictorian and was asked to give a speech. As he was thanking his family, friends, and teachers he turned his attention and said ".. and to Brooklyn, my beautiful girlfriend and soon to be wife, thank you for always listening and supporting me through everything." It was then we truly knew what the universe had in store for us! So excited to share this beautiful love with all of our friends, family, and loved ones. We look forward to seeing you all there!!!!