"Michael and I met in high school when I was a freshman and he was a
junior. Our town was small and he was in the same grade as my sister who I
shared many friends with. It was almost inevitable that we would eventually
meet.This moment came in February of 2002. I was the sound technician for our school production of Godspell. After every show, we had a cast party. This particular cast party happened to be held at Ryan’s house. Ryan, also a junior, was one of the actors in the play. He not only invited cast and crew to the party but his personal friend as well. Michael and Ryan had been friends since they were ten years old. Michael had come to see the play that night, so of course he was at the cast party.
At the party, my friends and I played board games, snacked, and eventually made our way out to the hot tub. It was filled with rowdy high school students -- there were probably more people in it than should have been, but we didn’t want to miss out on the fun. Despite the overcrowding, I hopped in and just so happened to sit next to Michael! It was very loud and hard to hear what everyone else was saying so I struck up a conversation with him. He was very quiet at first but so attentive and sincere. I instantly felt a connection to him. Our conversation lasted the rest of the night and essentially has never stopped.
After that night, Michael came to every production of Godspell and attended every cast party. He had found something amazing in life that he just couldn’t stay away from - me. We spent the next few months talking on the phone together almost every night. I found Michael to be charming, peaceful, and playful. He found me to be open-minded, creative, and adventurous. We intrigued each other very much. We started spending every waking moment together and quickly fell in love.
Since the summer of 2002, Michael and I have been inseparable. A lot can happen in 10 years and it certainly
has! We have had many challenges but have been able to get through every single
one of them because of our deep understanding of each other and of our
commitment to one another. We have cared so much about one another and stand
together so firmly in our beliefs in being accountable, trustworthy, supportive,
and most of all playful that it has allowed us to create a strong foundation and
a bright future together. Perhaps it was fate that led me to meeting my best friend and future husband at such a young age, but I am so incredibly grateful that I did. "
Engagement Pictures by 5th and 59th Photography
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