Hayden and I officially met during a chemistry class at the University of Georgia, though it seems life had been trying to cross our paths long before that. We had a few near encounters—like his family’s toy store or even sharing a Russian history class, where we sat on opposite sides of the room, oblivious to what the future held.

Life, however, has a way of bringing people together at the right moment. When we finally met, everything just clicked. It didn’t take long for everyone to notice how much I liked him—well, everyone except Hayden. Thankfully, he eventually worked up the courage to ask me out, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Moving around every summer became our thing, and no matter where we went, we always created a home together. Then came April 8, 2024, a day I’ll never forget. Hayden surprised me with a proposal at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, surrounded by our closest friends. It was intimate, beautiful, and so perfectly us. Of course, I said yes!

As we prepare for this exciting new chapter, we look forward to a lifetime of adventures together, knowing our love will only deepen and grow. We’re so grateful to have all of you here to celebrate with us, and we can’t wait to share our journey with you in the years to come.