We grew up with each other always in the background—connected through family friends and attending the same schools from elementary all the way through high school. Despite sharing so many familiar spaces over the years, it wasn’t until 2016 that we truly connected. That year marked the beginning of a meaningful friendship, one built on honesty, comfort, and a growing understanding of each other—even if we didn’t talk every day.

By 2017, our bond had deepened. We found ourselves talking more, leaning on each other more, and gradually becoming a bigger part of each other’s daily lives. In 2018, that friendship naturally blossomed into something more—we officially became a couple.

Since then, we’ve been together for seven years, and in that time, our lives have changed in so many ways. In the beginning, we navigated a small long-distance relationship—just 30 to 40 minutes apart. But in 2021, when Anthony joined the Navy, the distance between us grew significantly. Still, so did our love.

Being apart taught us valuable lessons: about patience, about appreciating every moment, and about never taking each other—or time together—for granted. Even through the challenges, we remained each other's best friend, constant support, and true partner.

On July 6, 2024, we got engaged—a moment that marked a beautiful new chapter in our journey. Later that year, on December 23, 2024, we made the heartfelt decision to marry quietly and meaningfully, on paper, solidifying our commitment to one another.

Now, we're filled with excitement as we prepare to celebrate with all of you. We can’t wait to share this next chapter of our lives with the people who have supported us and loved us along the way.

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