Our story began with a little help from our friends, who were quietly working behind the scenes to bring us together. We’d been spending time together for months before anything “sparked,” often running into each other at the gym, where Bryce somehow always managed to be there at the same time as me. Finally, he asked me out, and on our first date, we spent hours talking, not wanting the night to end. Everything felt so natural and easy between us from the start, and we quickly knew we had found something special.

One of our most meaningful moments came when I met his grandmother, Carla. That night, he told me he loved me, adding that he had just been waiting for her approval. It was a moment that brought us even closer, grounding our relationship in family and love.

The day Bryce proposed was one I’ll never forget. My family had come into town, and we were all staying at a beach house. I thought we were just going out for family photos, but as we stood on the beach Bryce surprised me by getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him. I was completely taken by surprise, and it was the perfect moment.

After I said yes, we walked back to the house, where an even bigger surprise was waiting. Our friends and family had decorated the house and were ready to celebrate with an engagement party. Being surrounded by everyone we love made the day even more special, and it’s a memory we’ll cherish forever as the beginning of this next chapter together.

Our relationship has always been built on a foundation of trust and friendship. As we look forward to the future, we’re incredibly grateful to be surrounded by the family and friends who have been part of our journey from the beginning.