Sam and Carissa's love story began on a warm summer day in high school from a chance encounter through a mutual friend. From that moment, they became inseparable, sharing laughter, dreams, and countless adventures together. As graduation approached, they faced the challenge of distance, with Sam off to California and Carissa staying closer to home for college. Yet, through late-night calls and heartfelt messages and gifts, their love only grew stronger. Now brought together by an intimate marriage proposal they celebrate not just their love, but the journey that brought them to this beautiful moment—ready to write the next chapter together.