Paul at the young age of 17, a junior in highschool, met Talia when she was only 15 and a freshman. At a party thrown by mutual friends, Paul saw Talia and instantly was enthralled so, he asked for her number. Phone numbers were exchanged, texts were sent, but plans never executed... Paul was living fast and focused on his friends. When he decided he was finally ready to set a date and time to see that lively girl from that party months ago; his chances seemed to be lost. Talia told him she had waited long enough, that time had ran out for his date. Life moved on... but they never lost their friendship. Occasionally throughout the years, the two would run into each other on random days; those days always seemed a little bit brighter after seeing his or her smile. The interest being reignited in their hearts. Paul moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to start his education in geology at Coconino Community College. Talia still had a couple years left in high school. So once again, life moved on. Now, it was Talia's time to start her college education. She was accepted to Northern Arizona University, so off to Flagstaff she went. Nervous to leave home and not having many friends going to the same college, Talia remembered her old friend Paul Harper. Didn't he live in Flagstaff now, too?? Paul's phone number was still tucked away in her phone, so she decided to reach out. Hoping she could find that trusty old friend to pop up once more. Luckily enough, he not only popped back into her life, but she seemed to have popped back into his heart. Still nervous about starting school and a life of her own, Paul knew not to make his move too quickly. He would pick her up from her dorm after classes and take her to some of his favorite spots hidden in the midst of that small mountain town. They would sit in his old 4-runner, somewhere in the aspens or pine trees, and trade life stories. They would fill each other in on the moments the other seemed to have missed during their high school adventures, they would laugh at the connections they never knew they had, and they would entrust each other with their hopes and dreams for the years to come. A few weeks had passed, Paul had proven to Talia to be more than just a friend, but a trusted confidant. Her walls broken down and ready to allow love in her heart, Talia called Paul for a real 'date'. Paul was elated! He rushed over to her dorm and swept her off her feet! They embarked on many adventures together whether that be a quick trip to the Harper family cabin in Christopher Creek, Payson or half way across the world together to Iceland! For the next 8 years, the two have never left each other's side! Finally, the wanderlust geologist found his free-spirited lady the perfect rock! They have decided to make their promise for a lifetime of more adventures together nestled in pine trees in their favorite little town surrounded by the mountains. I guess that's the funny thing about those mountains... they always seem to be calling their names, calling them together. So heed the call! Join us on May 4th, 2024 and wish us well into our next journey! We cannot wait to see all our friends and family to celebrate!