Through junior high school and college, we continued to grow together, facing life's challenges and triumphs hand-in-hand. We watched each other grow from awkward teenagers to confident adults, always finding our way back to each other, no matter what life threw at us. There were times we drifted apart and times we came back stronger, but our story never stopped evolving. And here we are today, standing before our friends and family, ready to begin the next chapter. From passing notes in junior high to writing vows for our future together, we've come a long way. Our love has grown from the innocent curiosity of youth into the deep, enduring partnership we share today.