Matthew 19:6

It all began at school, when Victoria was just 13 and Gage was 16. Their very first moment together happened in the most ordinary place, a Subway near campus. Victoria sat across from Gage, quietly watching him devour a sandwich and thinking with a smile, “Wow, this boy must really be hungry.” What seemed like a simple moment turned out to be the start of something unforgettable. Soon after, they found themselves in the same PE class. During a game of dodgeball, Gage picked Victoria up and used her as a human shield. She laughed, but inside she knew she liked him. She even told her friend that day, “I think he’s cute… one day, he’s going to be my boyfriend.” Not long after, at a Friday night football game, Gage’s fun-loving spirit struck again when he ran up to Victoria, tossed her over his shoulder, and carried her across the field. From those playful beginnings, a friendship grew, and soon after, Victoria asked Gage to be her boyfriend. That simple “yes” marked the start of a love that would only grow stronger with time. A few years later, their journey led them to Pensacola, where Victoria pursued her dream of becoming a nurse. When she graduated, Gage planned the most beautiful surprise. At sunset, he led her down a pier at Fort Pickens, where he got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him. Now, nearly a decade later, Victoria and Gage are ready to begin the next chapter of their story. On their 10-year anniversary, they will celebrate not just the years they’ve shared, but the lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure still to come.