Just by chance, John and I met online. Neither of us expected (or wanted, if we are being honest) to get into a relationship living an hour apart, but as we all know, that is what happened.

What began as a true friendship blossomed into an amazing and loving relationship. Our first date was on Valentine's Day in 2021, and we spent hours together just talking about our lives and our dreams. After that first date, we were inseparable, always talking and seeing each other any chance we could. It did not take long to see that our relationship would be more than boyfriend and girlfriend. In less than two weeks of dating, we met each other's parents, and both fell in love with the family we would one day be a part of.

On February 27, 2021, John officially asked me to be his girlfriend, and of course, I said yes! This is one of many yeses in my life that would change the course of John's and my future. It wasn't long until we both knew we were in love, and on March 10, 2021, John told me he loved me for the first time. Yes, I will admit, John said it first!

Our relationship just blossomed after that. Even though it took him two and a half years to propose, John asked my parents permission to marry me very early in our relationship. We knew we would marry one another; it was just a matter of time.

Then, on August 5, 2023, John popped the question after spending the day together doing all we love! John asked me to be his wife at his home with our darling cats swarming his feet. It was the easiest question I have ever been asked.

Now, as we plan our wedding together, we grow more and more excited with each day. It may not be a Hallmark love story, but it is my favorite. We cannot wait to celebrate our union with all of you, our friends and family, who have seen us grow in our relationship and become who we are today.

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Thank you for helping us get a jump start on our life together!