It was a brisk, gray fall day in Bloomington, Indiana, when Monica and Charlie first met at Soma coffee shop in 2020. She was nervous, standing in line, wearing a mask, and he walked into the establishment, wondering if the cute blonde by the counter was the girl he was supposed to meet on a date. They met up, and four hours passed in a blink as they shared stories about their lives, their mutual love of music, and the intricacies of their personalities. They had no idea that their blossoming love and friendship would take them across oceans and continents, traveling with each other through Europe and South America, but always finding their tenderest and best moments with each other, in each other's arms, no matter where they happened to find themselves. Years passed - pups were adopted - and through it all, Monica and Charlie stayed together, always in love, navigating each phase of life with humor, openness, and gratitude for each other. As they pass into this next phase of marriage, few things will change - trips will be made - dogs will be taken outside - restaurants will be visited - and Monica and Charlie will continue to pursue the dream of their love together, savoring each moment as they live the best possible life as the very best of friends.