Our story began in Fayetteville, GA, where we met through mutual friends during our high school years. We bonded over shared interests like rock climbing, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and learning more about each other.

Despite attending different universities—Nick at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, and Alyssa at Berry College in Rome, GA—we made it work. For four years our relationship consisted of seeing each other only on weekends while juggling full time coursework, part time jobs, and long-distance travel.

This past July marked a milestone in our journey together. Wanting to create a special memory, Nick orchestrated a surprise trip to a beautiful log cabin in Elijay, GA along with some of our closest friends. Little did Alyssa know, her roommates, who had moved out of state, had secretly flown in to join us for the occasion.

The surprise didn't end there. That night, Nick pulled Alyssa away from the group and presented her with our newly completed scrapbook. That scrapbook was Alyssa's 1 year anniversary gift to Nick and we had filled it each anniversary with new memories. After we reminisced, Nick gave her a brand new almost blank scrapbook. As she opened the cover and turned to the first page, she found the page with the words 'The Day Nick Proposed' inscribed on the top with pictures of that same day, just taken hours ago. As she processed the significance of those words, Nick dropped to one knee, a ring in hand, ready to ask her the most important question of our lives.

(She said yes, of course!)

Mid last year, after Alyssa had graduated from Berry College, Nick made the commitment to move to Rome and transitioned to working remotely to be closer to her. It was a practical decision, but also one driven by our desire to spend more time together.

Our relationship isn't just about grand gestures or romantic ideals—it's about navigating the complexities of life together, adapting to change, and making sacrifices to prioritize what matters most to us. As we continue to grow together, we're learning that love is about partnership, communication, and building a future that reflects our shared values and aspirations.

We are excited to have you join us in celebrating the next step in our relationship and look forward to the big day!!