It all started in high school, thanks to our friends who introduced us. The first sparks flew in our good friend Daniel’s basement, where Brennen made the bold move of going in for a kiss—and that was the beginning of journey.

Our first date was at the Valley Cottage Library, where Taylor was deeply focused on her studies (she was always the better student). Brennen, on the other hand, was probably pretending to do homework, just happy to be in her company. Those high school years were filled with wonderful memories—two proms and countless laughs. When Brennen went to college, the distance proved too much, especially with Taylor heading to the University of Florida the following year. We went our separate ways for a while, but deep down, we both knew our better half was waiting on the other side of those college years.

During Taylor’s senior year, her college roomie and bestie, Maddie, encouraged her to reach out to Brennen. On Thanksgiving Eve, we reconnected at a local bar, and it was as though no time had passed. The spark was still there. The next morning, Brennen’s dad was thrilled to see Taylor at the house and even offered to make pancakes. To his disappointment, we opted for the diner instead—sorry, Jeff.

The three years apart had only made us realize how much we meant to each other. By the second semester of Taylor’s senior year, we decided to make it official again.

Fast forward to today: Through job changes, two apartments, trips both locally and abroad, and welcoming the joy of our lives, our puppy Stella Marie, we’ve built our ideal life together. On August 12, 2023, Brennen got down on one knee at the riverside park in Dobbs Ferry. We celebrated the moment surrounded by our family and friends—a night filled with love, laughter, and, yes, Brennen throwing up in the bar bathroom (a story we’ll never stop laughing about).

We can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of our journey with all of you on August 1, 2025 where we call home in Westchester, NY.

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