Once upon a time, two twelve-year-old's named Jim and Ashley met as she was picking up his childhood friend from a Slippery Rock basketball camp. Who could have known that this seemingly ordinary, yet brief, encounter would spark a lifelong journey?

From those early pre-teen years, Jim and Ashley’s friendship blossomed into something truly special. Though, separated by attending different schools, Jim’s time served in the Marine Corps, and Ashley navigating nursing school, they still found a way to navigate through life side by side. Their bond strengthened with every shared secret, every laugh, and every adventure. Little did they know, this friendship was laying the foundation for a future neither of them could have imagined.

As the years passed, Jim and Ashley’s connection deepened, transforming from a cherished friendship into a loving relationship. They began dating, and their love story unfolded over the next seven years. Through countless shared experiences, their partnership grew stronger, proving that they were truly meant to be.

Their journey took a significant step forward when they decided to buy a cozy townhome together. Soon, their family grew by four paws when they adopted a puppy, named Kane, who brought even more joy and warmth into their lives. In the midst of this beautiful life, they had built together, Jim FINALLY got down on his knee and proposed! It was perfect; Jim shirtless after scrubbing toilets and Ashley standing in the kitchen with a bottle of Windex in hand, followed by happy tears and a YES! The excitement and love they felt on that day were only the beginning of a new chapter.

With their hearts full of anticipation, they planned their wedding and decided to tie the knot just four months later, surrounded by family and friends who had witnessed their journey from the very start. They can’t wait to continue writing the next pages of their story, hand in hand, with hearts full of hope and dreams for the future.