It all started with a match on Facebook Dating—and the rest, as they say, is history. When Cory and I met, I was in nursing school, and from the very beginning, he supported my dreams wholeheartedly. Just six months into our relationship, Cory had to relocate to Ohio for work. While it wasn’t easy, we embraced a long-distance relationship for two years. It only made us stronger. After I graduated, I made the move to Ohio—and we haven’t looked back since.

For our very first date, Cory showed up at my house with a dozen rose gold roses—a thoughtful gesture that meant so much, especially because I had mentioned early on how much I love rose gold. It was the sweetest surprise and one of the first of many moments where he showed how deeply he listens and cares. When he asked where I wanted to go for dinner, I suggested Third Base Restaurant & Pub. After we ate, we took a spontaneous drive to the Fire Tower in Keyser, WV. As we stood there overlooking the mountains, Cory asked me to be his girlfriend—and that moment became the beginning of our forever.

Since that day in 2020, we’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. On June 4, 2025, we celebrated five amazing years together. What makes our relationship so special is how we’ve always been a team—supporting each other equally and sharing both the little joys and the big dreams. Whether we’re traveling, building our first home, or simply enjoying everyday life, we love making memories side by side.

Cory proposed on Christmas Day 2024, in the home we built together—surrounded by my mom and dad, who were just as surprised and emotional as I was. He later shared that he’d planned to propose at the beach, but knew it would mean more to me to have my parents there. That thoughtful gesture captured everything I love about him—and everything I love about us.

We can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of our lives with all of you by our side.

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