It all began in our senior year of high school, in the front row of English class—well, it was her favorite seat, until he claimed it like a throne. At first, she was mildly annoyed. (Okay, more than mildly.) But he was cute, a little shy, and somehow had the audacity to charm her during a pep rally by asking her to draw on his arm. That moment turned into a quiet spark neither of us saw coming.

From shared glances across the classroom to inside jokes and hallway conversations, what started as playful annoyance quickly grew into something deeper. We balanced each other out—one of us a little more introverted, the other a little more outspoken—but always curious about the other. Over time, those early high school butterflies turned into real love, built on laughter, trust, and the kind of friendship that never fades.

The proposal? He orchastrated the best birthday suprise, Yes he proposed on my 22nd birthday! A rainy day in the maymont japanese garden he proposed where we shared our first kiss in the gazebo. It was perfectly us—and we wouldn’t change a thing.

What makes our relationship special isn’t just the years we’ve spent growing together—it’s the little things: the way we always laugh at the same silly jokes, the way we support each other’s dreams, and how we’ve managed to keep finding new reasons to fall in love.

Now, we’re looking ahead to the next chapter—with hearts full of love, a few nervous butterflies, and total excitement for everything that lies ahead. We can't wait to celebrate with you as we begin our forever.