Our story begins in 2023, when a coworker transferred to my school to teach. Little did she know, she was about to play matchmaker. Stephen and her husband had been childhood friends, as well as the best man in his wedding. Not only did she become my new grade level teammate, but the mastermind behind our first meeting.

Less than a week later, Stephen and I went on our first date - and that was it. We clicked instantly, and what started as a casual setup quickly turned into something much deeper. From that day forward, life began to feel a little more like home.

After a year and a half full of laughter, late-night talks and countless memories, Stephen asked the easiest question I've ever answered. Surrounded by the people we love most, we celebrated our engagement, and look forward to a lifetime of continued laughs and memories.