We met as teenagers, two high school students from different schools who connected through a shared love of basketball. We were always just friends back then, but even in those early days, there was something easy and fun about being around each other.
Years later, during the early days of COVID, we started hanging out more. What started as old friends reconnecting slowly turned into something much more. Before we knew it, we were spending more and more time together, laughing, talking for hours, and realizing that this just felt right.
Our first date was at the Riverside Drive-in Theatre. Two full movies played, but we barely watched them. We spent the whole night just talking, getting to know each other in a new way.
Since then, our relationship has been built on shared passions — music, food, sports, traveling (especially to the beach!), and lots of time with friends. We’ve shared so many moments together figuring life out as teenagers, to building a life together as adults. And through it all, laughter has been at the heart of everything — we’re always joking around, making each other smile, and never taking life too seriously.
The proposal happened at a friend’s family winery, surrounded by both of our families. It was full of love, surprise, and happy tears. A perfect start to this next chapter.
We cant wait to celebrate our wedding day with all the people who have been part of our story. Let’s make some new memories together!