Some love stories start with a grand gesture, but ours began with a slice of pizza and a bottle of Sprite at a 2014 middle school New Year’s party. We were just two kids, caught up in the moment, sharing what would become both of our first-ever kisses. At the time, we had no idea that a single, sweet, and slightly awkward moment would set the stage for the rest of our lives.

Through high school, we were friends who kept orbiting each other, but it wasn’t until the end of my senior year that fate finally decided it was time for us to stop dancing around what was always meant to be. In 2018, we officially became us, and what a journey it has been.

We’ve grown together in ways we never could have imagined—through career changes, late-night study sessions, moving into our first home, and the little everyday moments that make life feel complete. Ben watched me take tests for college, and I helped him prepare for his first job interview. Over the years, we’ve built a life filled with laughter, adventure, and a love that keeps getting stronger.

On September 15, 2024, Ben asked the question we had both known the answer to for a long time. And in true "us" fashion, we celebrated in a way that felt perfectly right—just the two of us, embarking on our next big adventure.

Now, after years of memories, inside jokes, and dreams of the future, we’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with the people who mean the most to us. Thank you for being part of our journey—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!