Our story began in the magical New Jersey; yeah, I know... One rescheduled first date later, our lives intertwined on journey of late-night diner dates after classes, part-time jobs, and endless schoolwork. With Toniann's study abroad semester in Budapest on the horizon, we decided to leap into a possible long-distance relationship relying on trust, communication, and respect for each other's individual lives and goals. We made it through the distance, and good thing we took the hard path, because it built a foundation for what we didn't expect. We wouldn't have thought this would prepare us for separate graduation timelines, moving back to our own states, surviving social distancing through a global pandemic, career changes, and job opportunities keeping us in opposite directions. With every step, we’ve learned that home isn’t a place — it’s the way we feel in each other’s presence, taking on life and the world's challenges together. Nine years later, we’re more than just a couple. We are best friends, soulmates, and fearless partners in this beautiful, chaotic adventure of life. Every moment — every challenge and every joy — has drawn us closer, and now, we’re ready to begin the next chapter. We can’t wait to celebrate our love with you as we make it official!