Tanner and Shai's love story began long before they even realized it. Growing up in the same neighborhood, they attended the same elementary and middle schools. Their paths first crossed in high school when Tanner was a sophomore and Shai was a freshman. They briefly dated after Shai left Tanner a heartfelt note, but the timing wasn’t quite right. Even then, Shai confided in her mom, "I'm going to marry him one day."

For the next five years, Tanner and Shai stayed connected through social media, with Tanner often leaving comments on Shai's posts. Then, on the same date they first met in high school, they reconnected five years later. From that moment on, they couldn’t go a single day without talking for hours on end. Tanner even drove 16 hours to see Shai, and it was a moment neither of them would ever forget.

Now, they stand here, ready to spend forever together. It’s not every day you get to marry your middle school crush and best friend. Their story may be unique, but it’s theirs, and it has led them to this beautiful day.