Our love story started back in 2012 at SUNY Oswego. I, Sofia, and James found ourselves in the same Spanish class, wide-eyed college kids ready to conquer the world. James, always with a friendly smirk, would often seek my help with homework, sparking the beginnings of our friendship.

But it wasn't until 2015, three years later, that our relationship took a romantic turn. On March 11th, we took a leap of faith and decided to give love a chance. Those early days were filled with excitement and discovery, as we navigated the ups and downs of young love together.

Summer of 2015, we ventured into the unknown, exploring a food exhibition in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Despite not being city dwellers, we fell head over heels for the vibrant neighborhood, dreaming of a future where we could make it our home.

After graduating college in 2016, I moved back to Long Island, while James pursued graduate school in NYC. Despite the distance, our bond remained strong, fueled by late-night phone calls and weekend visits.

However, like many young couples, we faced our share of challenges. We decided to take a break, each needing time to grow and discover ourselves. For almost a year, we walked separate paths, During that time apart, we felt a deep yearning for the solace of each other's company.

But fate had other plans for us, until one day. As I headed to my last semester of graduate school, our paths crossed once again on a crowded subway. Seeing James again stirred up a familiar sense of warmth, and we found ourselves catching up effortlessly, as if no time had passed.

Then, in 2020, as the world grappled with COVID-19, James and I found happiness in simply being together. With the outside world on pause, we took the opportunity to deepen our connection, exploring anew the depth of our bond.

Finally, we decided to take a leap of faith and moved in together. Welcoming some furry companions into our lives, we embraced the joys and challenges of cohabitation, knowing that together, we could weather any storm.

In 2021, we turned our dreams into reality and moved to Williamsburg, back to the place where our love story began. And in 2022, surrounded by the beauty of our favorite neighborhood, James got down on one knee and proposed, asking me to share a lifetime of love and adventures with him.

Now, in 2024, as we stand on the brink of forever, we prepare to exchange vows in the place we love, surrounded by our loved ones. It's a moment we've dreamed of, a celebration of our journey together and the love that has carried us through it all. And as we take this next step forward, I'm filled with the certainty that whatever lies ahead, as long as James is by my side, we'll face it with unwavering strength and boundless love.

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