We don't have a meet-cute to share, because we grew up in the same small town along the Ohio River, where everyone knows everyone. We grew up performing in the same Christmas pageants, running on the same cross country team, and passing each other in the school hallways, but we never really clicked. Steven was an outdoorsy Eagle Scout, spending his summers lifeguarding, and Emma was a theater nerd in the marching band. But finally, in the last semester of Steven's senior year of high school, we finally connected thanks to a brave text message reach out from Steven, and we've been smitten ever since. The nine years we've spent together have seen many ups and downs, and together we've supported each other through college, multiple moves, new jobs, grad school, working from home, and a global pandemic. We've survived it all with a sense of humor, a deep appreciation for our roots, and lots of excitement for the future we'll create together. We so look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter of our lives with you this summer!