We met in our last year of high school and started dating soon after. What began as a high school relationship slowly turned into something much more. Over the past nine years, we’ve grown together through moves, new jobs, big life changes, and a few years of long distance that brought us even closer. Even early on, our lives felt intertwined. We’ve always had overlapping circles of friends, and being surrounded by people who know and love us both has made our relationship feel grounded and supported.

We’ve grown up together in many ways, and now it feels right to take this next step. We’re excited (and honestly still getting used to calling each other “fiancé”) and we can’t wait to celebrate with the people who’ve been part of the journey.