Bryston and I first met during our freshman year of high school. From the very beginning, we both liked each other, but for one reason or another, we never acted on those feelings. Life took us in different directions, but we stayed friends.

Fast forward to our senior year, and fate brought us back together. One day, Bryston asked me to hang out, and I said yes. That day turned out to be unforgettable—not just because of our time together but also because his car broke down in the parking lot after we went out to eat! We still laugh about that moment and how it marked the beginning of something truly special.

From that first day, we became inseparable. Whether we were spending every day together in person or staying up late talking on FaceTime, going on trips together. After a year, we took a big step and moved into our first apartment together.

Since then, we’ve experienced so much of life side by side—growing, learning, and building a foundation of love and friendship. Bryston isn’t just my partner; he’s my best friend.

As we get ready to be married we are ready to promise forever to one another, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. We’ve found the right person in each other, and we couldn’t be happier to spend our lives continuing to love, laugh, and grow together.