In the world of high school and college debate, Stephanie Spies and Andrew Markoff were formidable opponents, with sharp tongues and quick wits. But in the years since, a curious thing happened. The topics that once seemed so important, so worth defending, fell away one by one, until there was only one thing left to discuss: their chemistry.
It started with a glance across a crowded room, Stephanie remembers. They were at a debate competition–of course–and she was supposed to be assessing the other teams. But Andrew’s eyes caught hers, and in that moment, nothing else mattered.
They started talking that night, and haven’t stopped since. And as they get ready to tie the knot, they know that the skills that made them great debaters will serve them well in their marriage. After all, they’re still experts at making their point heard–they just choose to do it with a little more tenderness these days.
Stephanie and Andrew may have hung up their debate shoes, but they’ll never forget the rush of adrenaline that comes with arguing a point. And as they stand at the altar, preparing to take on life’s biggest challenges together, they know that the thrill they once experienced on the debate stage pales in comparison to the joy they feel in each other’s arms.
