Michael and I met online October 2011. We tried long distance dating but, ultimately, decided to just take things slow and focus on building a friendship. That is, until one day he came to California to visit me and meet my family. It was then that we realized how much we cared for one another. That care turned into a love that blossomed. Now, 13 years later, here we are ready to begin the next journey of our lives together and we can’t wait to share our big day with you all.