Our love story began long before we even knew it. We first met in high school, where a friendship blossomed between us. Life took us on separate paths during college, but fate had other plans. When the world slowed down during COVID, we found ourselves back in our hometowns, reconnecting and realizing that the foundation of friendship we had built all those years ago was growing into something deeper. That summer at the shore was when our connection deepened. From beach days to poolside gatherings with friends, those carefree moments created the foundation of something special. When Emily moved to Philadelphia for graduate school, we made our relationship official during a memorable hike on October 3rd, 2020. From that moment, our journey truly began. Together, we’ve made unforgettable memories—from our first rooftop date to swimming with baby sea turtles in St. Thomas, road-tripping down the coast to find our perfect spot in Charleston, and sharing our first "I love you" under the beautiful Christmas lights at Renault Winery. As we traveled between Margate and Philidelphia, life felt like an exciting journey, always bringing us closer. Our story took a wonderful turn when Emily got her dream job as a teacher in Margate, at the same elementary school Billy once attended. Moving into Billy’s grandmother’s house, we embarked on our first big adventure together—renovating a 1950s house into a home filled with love, laughter, and the people we hold dear. With each brushstroke and every new piece of furniture, we shaped not just a house, but our future home. Then came Kona, our crazy fluffball rescue kitten, the first addition to our growing family. And finally, in a beautiful full-circle moment, we got engaged at Renault Winery, the same place where we first said "I love you," surrounded by the friends and family who have been with us every step of the way. Now, it’s time to celebrate our next chapter. We can’t wait to share this day with all of you. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party with us as we start our new adventure together!