From the Bride

I still remember Justin telling me on our early dates that he had never been more sure of anything in his life than when he met me. It's like he already knew I am the one, and that one day we're gonna end up married. No hesitation, just this calm confidence that we are meant to be and he is ready for whatever would come our way.

I figured his confidence would fade. That the certainty would wear off eventually. But I was wrong.

Justin showed up, night after night. He’d visit me near my place, with food in hand, just hoping to have dinner together. And even after dinner, once I am back in my room, we’d FaceTime and the conversation never ran out. We just clicked, like crazy in love16yo kids talking about everything until it's 3am. On weekends, he’d plan little surprises. New places to go. New restaurants to try.

Looking back, it’s wild how much time we had for each other then. And even though life has changed and gotten much busier, one thing hasn’t: Justin still finds time. We’ve had our fair share of struggles as a couple, and I’ll be honest it hasn’t always been easy. But even through the hard parts, we always find a way to pause and appreciate how far we’ve come. So now, as I write this, I think about all the time Justin has given so freely - showing up, staying present, never letting go. And this time, I want to give that back. From now on, my time will be his — fully, intentionally, and always.

From the Groom

That first meeting felt like a moment suspended between two worlds—the digital one where we had spent months getting to know each other, and the real one, which was somehow even more exhilarating. I was amazed how easy for her to recognize me immediately when we first met. It was a tangible shift from the endless phone calls that had become the soundtrack to my pandemic nights.

Our journey together hasn’t always been easy. We started when she was 22 and I was 27 at different stages in life, with different priorities. Allyn was still carving out her path as a young professional. And yet, somehow, we made it work.

Despite our busy schedules and the challenges that came with them, we always found our way back to each other. Looking back, I’m filled with gratitude. Allyn has brought so much light, love, and laughter into my life. Her support, her energy, and her unwavering dedication to us are things I will always cherish. She keeps me grounded, focused, and reminds me of what really matters. I may not always say it, but I know how lucky I am to be the one she chose and I never take that for granted.