Paige and Chris (Riley) first met at Northwest Missouri State University back in 2018, crossing paths through various avenues such as clubs, hobbies, and classes. Though it might sound like a cliché, their connection felt almost instantaneous. Despite initial shyness, Chris reached out to Paige via direct message on Instagram, causing some initial confusion due to the discrepancy between his face in the profile picture and the name "Riley" on his username.

Despite this initial hurdle, they quickly found themselves engaged in text conversations and eventually arranged a casual coffee date at the library. While their friends eagerly whispered and nudged them together, their relationship naturally blossomed. Beyond just falling in love, they became each other's lifelong best friend.

It took three and a half years of dating before Chris finally knelt down on one knee, presenting Paige with his family's ring and asking her to marry him. Paige, still in the midst of applying deodorant, was so excited that she doesn't recall what happened next, but she did say yes.

Today they have two fur babies. Bennett; an independent but, somehow clingy, orange tabby and Ghost; the free-spirited and happy-go-lucky mutt.

As time has gone by, they've come to understand each other deeply. Sharing experiences and creating lasting memories has paved the way for their marriage. As they embark on this new phase of life, they reflect on the journey that brought them here and express gratitude to those who supported them along the way.