What we’re celebrating has been years in the making, beginning with a simple message on social media and a fist bump at a Regents volleyball game. We were young, living far apart, and navigating high school without even being able to drive yet, but something steady started to grow. Our first date ended early because of curfew, but even then there was a sense of trust and care that felt different. Over the years, we kept choosing each other through every season, including time apart during college that stretched us and taught us patience, commitment, and how to love with intention. We’ve learned that love isn’t just a feeling, but a daily choice shaped by grace, sacrifice, and growth. After six years together, we got engaged in Seacrest, Florida, with the same nervous excitement we felt on our first date. Now, we’re excited to build a life together and celebrate this next chapter with the people who have walked alongside us.