It all started with a DM. Modern romance at its finest… and somehow it worked.

The first time we met in person, Carley took me out for boba so we could hang out “as friends.” We ended up sitting there for hours, talking about everything and slowly realizing how intertwined our lives had been without even knowing it. We went to rival high schools in the same town, went to the same football games and the same spots around town, and even had mutual friends. Somehow we had always been in the same places at the same time, but never actually crossed paths. Then in 2019 at the University of North Texas, our paths finally crossed the way they were meant to.

From there, we were literally inseparable. We went to each other’s classes, pulled all nighters, and did each other’s homework. Hey, she liked English and I liked communications… it worked.

There were endless coffee dates. Long car rides going nowhere, just wanting to be in each other’s presence and share good music. And speaking of music, that was a whole journey of its own.

Somewhere along the way, all of the college spontaneity slowly turned into a love for slow Sundays, sharing podcasts, and spending weekends at home with our three children… I mean cats.

Over the years, we have walked through every high and low together. Those moments shaped us, strengthened us, and reminded us why we choose each other every single day. We have built a life that feels completely and perfectly ours.

Now, after 7 years together, we are so excited to take this next step. On April 25, 2026, surrounded by our favorite people, we will finally say “I do.”