We first met in 2013 while we were in middle school, but our story truly began in 2017 when we were both 16 years old. What started as a friendship quickly became something so much more, and before we knew it, we had become each other’s favorite person. From our very first date at Universal Studios, we knew there was something special about what we had. We spent our teenage years growing up together, learning life’s lessons side by side, and creating memories that would shape the people we are today. Over the years, we’ve experienced so many of life’s milestones together—from traveling and building a home to becoming proud cat parents. Through every challenge, celebration, and ordinary day in between, one thing has never changed: we’ve always been each other’s best friend. There is something incredibly special about finding your person so young and getting the chance to grow together. We’ve spent nearly a decade choosing one another, supporting one another, and building a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. What began as a middle school friendship has grown into a love story that has carried us through every season of life, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the next chapter as husband and wife.