In the spring of 2015, we were set up as blind dates for senior prom, expecting it to be a one-time favor. However, our introduction blossomed into a lasting friendship that carried on through the summer. As college move in approached, with Colleen heading to Providence College in Rhode Island and Matt to Pace University in New York, we stayed connected. By November 2015, we would officially begin dating. We still maintain a 3,200+ day Snapchat streak dating back to this time. Despite the challenges of long-distance, we thrived, enjoying weekend visits and virtual game nights over Skype during our college years. We credit this time for honing our communication skills and feel so lucky to have gotten to know each other's family and friends so early into the relationship. Post-grad, we cherish living close to each other and being able to see each other frequently. Some of our favorite memories include joint birthday celebrations (we are born just 4 days apart), nights in cooking and watching movies or playing video games, walks around town or parks as well as trips to places like Sunnyhill in the Catskills, Disney World, Hershey Park, Lake George and more. On December 16, 2023, Matt proposed at Wantagh State Park, a special place for us. Matt didn't know it at the time, but December 16 was an extra significant day as it was also the late Grandpa Keating's birthday—a treasured fact as the Keating grandparents, like us, shared close birthdays. For Colleen, this felt like a blessing from her grandparents, making the moment even more meaningful. We are so grateful to have had the gift of so much time together over the years. We are so excited to be married and start this next chapter in our story.