Eric and Kelsey met over 13 years ago at The Renaissance Faire STL. They were introduced by Eric's aunt, Anita, who is officating their wedding. Kelsey was dressed as a fairy and eric as a gypsy. Eric and Kelsey were the best of friends for many years, not knowing they had feelings for one another other than friendship. The time was finally right, and Eric shocked Kelsey by telling her how he felt about her. They have been glued to each other ever since. Eric and Kelsey are overjoyed to spend the rest of their lives together and to offically make their family whole by getting married. Kelsey's son, Sean is even more excted! 

I am sure you all hear the phrase, "I get to marry my best friend". I think most couples say it. But the truthfulnss to that statement for me is about as true as the sky is blue. Eric has been my best friend for so many years. He has stood by my side, unwavering through the best of times and the darkest of times. He has seen me at my absolute worst (Even the crazy teenage years! Yikes!) and even then, he remained. Eric is the most paitent person I've ever met. Life can't always be wonderfully happy... I had developed scars, put up walls and shut people out. He still stayed by my side. Slowly but surley helping me find myself again. He was gentle and kind, as he always is. He helped me heal my scars and find happiness and peacefullness. Really i should'nt have been suprised at all when he told me he loved me. Love heals, love waits, love is selfless. But yet, there I was, shocked silent (an almost impossible feat for me) when he told me he loved me. All I could do was sob tears of elation. That moment I will never forget. Every little detail is engraind in my mind. It was one the the most amazing moments of my life. We started our journey as children. A silly little fairy meets a pink-haired gypsy. Through years of laughter, tears, injuries, birthdays, Harry Potter, pirates, conerts, sushi, weddings, we come to the present. The road we traveled to be together is long and winding but has only made us stronger as a couple and has helped us love each other deeper. 
 So my sweet Eric, 
On October 18th, I get to marry you. I'm anxious and impatient for the day. Not because I am exited to have a wedding, excited for the fun of it, excited to dance and laugh, Excited for the food, Excited for the games and rides, excited to see all the hard work pay off... No.. My heart jumps at the thought of officially making our family whole. I get butterflies at the vision of a kiss that binds up deeper than we already are. I am giddy about calling myself your wife and you my husband. I'm in disbelief that I get to spend my time on this earth with my best friend. I am emotionally overcome to think that every night I get to sleep wrapped in your warm arms and every morning I wake up to your kiss and your smiling brown eyes. On October 18th, with our friends, family and the earth as our witnesses, a dream I do not think I am deserving of, but a dream ive dreamt from the deapth of my heart, will come true. I love you.

I cannot wait for this day to come. I'm so happy that I get to share my life, my friends, and my family with Kelsey. I love her more and more every day. There is something truly amazing about meeting someone that you click with so well. You and Sean bring so much joy to my life. I can't wait to grow old with you. Except, not like that weird old people way but in the “hey let's go mess with the kids and dress like we are teenagers” sort of way. I love that we can have a serious discussion right before teaming up to slay Trogdor the Burninator! You're one of the few people that I can talk to about anything and know that there is no judging, only love. I love that we can laugh endlessly, either with each other or at each other and still be loving. I couldn't ask for a more perfect wife, friend, and partner. Thank you for being so amazing, my love for ever more.