Our story began in the summer of 2017, when we were introduced through a mutual friend. After a shy, yet unforgettable first date we realized that we had a lot in common, from our shared sense of humor, goals and aspirations, and in our love of travel and seeking adventure. Despite the challenges we knew we'd face with living long distance from each other, we were committed to giving it our best try. In 2019, after we both earned our degrees from university, Vanessa was admitted to attend optometry school in Puerto Rico. We promised to each other that long distance would never be an obstacle for us, so Steven came along for the journey. While times were not always easy, we were committed to making it work. It was during this time that our relationship, appreciation, and love for one another transcended to new levels. In July of 2022, Steven decided to surprise Vanessa with a proposal on our favorite beach in Condado, Puerto Rico and to his good fortune: She said yes! In February of 2023, we moved to New York City together. Vanessa has graduated from optometry school and we are now setting roots in our new home. Our story has kept us true to our love of travel and adventure, and our goals and aspirations continue to be met with the support of not only each other, but of our friends, family, and cat, Billie. We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with all of you! We can't wait to start this next chapter of our lives together.