We met our freshman year at the University of Cincinnati in 2016. Both of us were in the nursing program and all freshman took the same classes at the same time. We had known of each other from these classes, but had never truly met until late September when a mutual friend of ours invited Nick to a study group that Amanda was also at. Little did we know that day would change our lives forever. We quickly became best friends who secretly had feelings for each other. It wasn't until late February 2017 that another mutual friend (our maid of honor, Danielle) who knew of Nick's feelings told him to share how he felt with Amanda. That night Nick told Amanda how he felt, which Amanda reciprocated. We went on our first official date to see Beauty and the Beast Live Action in theaters, and shortly after officially became boyfirend and girlfriend April 6th 2017. As the years went by our love grew stronger and stronger as we continued to push each other through nursing school, graduated, celebrated each others victories, and supported each other through some of the darkest days of our lives. Ultimately, Nick proposed to Amanda on September 7th 2022 on what Amanda thought was a walkthrough with her brother (a photographer) for couples photos to be taken later that fall. We walked through a National Park and at the top of the overlook, Nick got down on one knee, and opened a box that was holding Amanda's dream ring. Amanda cried tears of joy then turned around to see their families coming out from their hiding spots behind the bushes. We are so excited for this next chapter in our lives and we cannot wait to celebrate with you! Here's to our happily ever after!