Our story began in 2021 over the July 4th weekend in Destin, Florida. Our mutual friends invited us both to join them on vacation. Little did we know that trip would change everything! The 13-hour car ride there gave us the perfect opportunity to start getting to know one another. Over the next few days, we spent time soaking up the sun, chatting late into the night, laughing, and enjoying every moment of the vacation. Our friendship grew stronger and stronger in the months that followed, until it became clear that we weren’t just best friends anymore. Before we knew it, we were officially dating on September 3rd, 2021. What started as friendship turned into true love. After a little over three years of dating, Tristan proposed on December 21, 2024. We are beyond excited to take the next step in our journey and celebrate the love that started with a simple friendship.