Steven and Julia met during their freshman year at the University of Kansas. They were both invited to a dorm party by a mutual friend and met there later that night. Their first "date" consisted of Steven driving Julia around Lawrence, Kansas, in his Toyota Camry. On the 3 hour drive, Steven and Julia got to talking about their lives, goals, and family. They even saw a rhino statue (it was actually a buffalo that Julia thought was a rhino). At the end of the night, when Steven dropped Julia back off at her apartment, he didn't even kiss her goodnight. The next day was the first time Steven missed a class. The following weekend, Steven and Julia were keeping an eye out on a friend who needed some help. They sat in the dorm room's common area and talked until they fell asleep. After all the talking, cuddling, and laughter that night, they knew this would be a good match. This was also the second time Steven missed a class. Covid had a large effect on this relationship as college was shut down in February of their freshman year and Steven and Julia returned to their hometowns... 6 HOURS AWAY from each other. Although this was hard, through consistent texts and Facetime calls, the relationship stayed strong. Although Steven and Julia had their ups and downs throughout college, nothing was more worrying and challenging than when they moved in together during their senior year. They knew they had to see if living together was a possibility. This decision was the best possible decision they could have ever made. They supported each other's goals, learned to communicate better, and saw the little quirks they would grow to love. Steven proposed to Julia after their college graduation. He still wanted to marry her after she frequently yelled at him about not knowing if he wanted to seriously commit to the relationship (he had the ring for over a year before proposing). It took everything in him not to just throw the ring at her, but he made the plan to make it special. All family members were present to witness the proposal and the happiest moment between the two. The following day, they got to share this moment with their friends. Now, as they get ready for the wedding, Julia is taking on the planning, and Steven is taking on the complaining. Just kidding. Kind of. They are so excited to start this next chapter of their lives together as husband and wife.