Logan and I met in January of 2020, brought together by a mutual friend who must have seen something in us that we hadn’t yet discovered ourselves. From the beginning, there was a spark—a quiet connection that spoke louder than words. But just as our story was beginning to unfold, the world shifted. COVID-19 swept in, and with it came distance, uncertainty, and two long years apart.

The pandemic turned our relationship into a test of patience and resilience. Separated by cities, phone calls became lifelines, and video chats became our dates. We celebrated anniversaries through screens, comforted each other through hardships, and clung to the idea that one day, this wouldn’t be long distance anymore. And somehow, through every moment apart, our love only grew stronger.

In 2023, the world had begun to settle, and so did we. We moved back home and, in a beautifully chaotic chapter, began living together—navigating the quirks of shared space through each other's in-laws. It wasn’t perfect, but it was ours. And even in that unconventional setting, waking up near each other felt like a dream we’d waited years to live.

Then, January of 2025 brought a new beginning. We finally got our first apartment together. Our own place. Our own walls to hang memories on. We painted walls, argued over throw pillows, and laughed through burnt dinners and unpacked boxes. It felt like the real start of forever.

And then came April.

On a day that felt like any other, Logan dropped to one knee, heart in hand, eyes shining with the promise of always. He asked me to marry him, and in that moment, the years of waiting, the miles apart, the hardships—we knew they had all led us here. To this moment. To yes.

Our love story isn’t just about the milestones. It’s about enduring. About growing. About choosing each other again and again, even when it was hard. Especially when it was hard.

And now, as we plan a life hand-in-hand, we know one thing for certain: this was always meant to be.

S&L

Bridal Shower

Bachelorette Party

Bachelor party

Wedding Day

Reception