Five summers ago, Larissa and Walter’s story began in an ordinary place, but it never felt ordinary from the start. Walter was planning to move back to Texas in two months and decided to wait tables on the weekend to help with the move. As fate would have it, Larissa happened to be working at the restaurant he was interviewing at. As he was sitting in the fairly empty restaurant & listening to the echoes of laughter radiating from the kitchen, Larissa walked up to him & asked him, "Has anyone helped you?" When Walter answered "no", she walked away and returned with a sprite, wishings of good luck, & a smile that made him realize everything he needed was already here. Just one encounter was enough for her to leave a lasting impression on him, and vice versa. Immediately upon returning home, Walter informed his brother of this encounter. As fate would have it once again, his brother responds "who knows, maybe she's your wife"... From the very beginning, the chemistry was immediate and undeniable — not just to them, but to everyone around them. Within three months, she met his entire family. Within eight months they moved into their first apartment together. Within a little over a year and a half Walter proposed. What started as easy conversation and jokes quickly grew into something deeper, filled with laughter, friendship, and an unshakable connection. Through it all, Walter became Larissa’s best friend, her safe place, and her greatest joy. What began as a chance meeting became a love rooted in choice, devotion, and perfect timing - leading them here, ready to continue their life side by side as husband and wife.