In the summer of 2014, destiny nudged Raymond & Francesca together when we attended a week-long camp at Drexel University. Although their paths barely crossed, little did they know this was just the prologue to a love story that would span almost a decade.

After choosing to attend Drexel, fate intervened on the first day of freshman year in September 2015, uniting them in the same dorm and course load. Raymond and Francesca couldn’t stay away from each other, and by November of their freshman year, they began dating.

From attending countless date parties, cramming for exams early into the morning, hanging out with friends, battling through the struggles of being a Philadelphia sports fan, to embarking on a variety of trips, their adventures painted the canvas of their strong relationship throughout their five years together at college.

Graduating together in March of 2020, the pandemic brought challenges. Bunkered down together in Philadelphia, they navigated uncertainties hand in hand. Francesca briefly moved to NYC for a job in 2021, but the pull of their connection brought her back to Philadelphia in May 2022, solidifying their commitment.

On December 16, 2022, surrounded by their loved ones, Raymond proposed. Their love story, woven through years of laughter, shared dreams, and unwavering support, now unfolds into the promise of a lifetime together.