Josh and Meghan have a love story that spans across states, time zones, and years. It all started on the last day of their sophomore year at Michigan State University. Little did they know, fate had a plan in store for them, and this chance encounter would ignite a spark that would forever change their lives! The two young college students on the verge of summer break crossed paths at MSU after Spring Semester finals. The connection was undeniable, and they couldn't help but feel that this meeting was something special. However, the very next day, Josh had to return to his hometown in California for the summer. Despite the distance, they refused to let their budding connection fade away. Throughout those few months, the two kept in touch, eagerly anticipating the start of the next school year. When fall semester arrived, Josh and Meghan found themselves living down the street from one another when they returned to campus. They seized every opportunity to hang out and their relationship grew deeper with each passing day. The two supported each other through the ups and downs of college which blossomed their friendship into something more, and the couple began a journey of love and commitment to each other. After graduation, life presented the two with a new challenge. Meghan's journey took her to Chicago, while Josh returned to California. Determined to defy the distance, the two embarked on a long-distance relationship. For three and a half years, they navigated the highs and lows of being thousands of miles apart. Countless flights, phone calls, and "I miss yous" sustained their love and kept them connected. After a few years, the couple knew that they wanted to bridge the distance and start a new chapter together. In search of a place the two could call home, they packed their bags and set sights on Tampa, Florida. It was there, in the sunshine state, that their love flourished even more, strengthening their bond and setting the stage for a beautiful future. Just over a year passed in their newfound home in Tampa, and little did Meghan know that the most epic surprise was awaiting her. Josh decided on New Year's Day 2023, that it was time to make their love official, and he orchestrated the most incredible proposal. On that unforgettable day, Josh got down on one knee and asked Meghan to spend the rest of her life with him. Completely caught off guard, Meghan found herself at a loss for words, but her heart knew the answer without hesitation. It was the easiest "yes" she had ever given, and in that moment, their journey to becoming husband and wife began. Our journey, from that serendipitous meeting at MSU to building a life together in Tampa, has taught us the power of love & commitment, and has shaped us into the couple we are today. We are beyond blessed for the love and support we have received along the way, and are thrilled to start this next chapter. We are so excited to celebrate our love story surrounded by our cherished friends and family as we say 'I do' July 27th, 2024!