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Benjamin Howe

and

Abigail O'Shell

May 22, 2026

Lititz, PA

How Our Story Began...

August 27th, 2024

Our story began with a bit of brotherly persuasion. His brother insisted he had to go to a Pioneer meeting at Chesapeake Farm, and despite not having much interest in the meeting itself, he showed up. What he didn’t expect was me. The moment he walked in, something shifted. He saw me, and it was love at first sight. He later admitted he barely remembered a word from the meeting because he was too busy wondering who I was. From that very first day, everything unfolded naturally. Conversations felt effortless, laughter came easily, and what started as a simple introduction quickly grew into something real and undeniable, that is after I stopped dodging his attempts at asking me on dates. We learned each other’s quirks, dreams, and rhythms, building a connection that felt both exciting and unmistakably right. Through new jobs, long drives, late-night talks, and all the little moments that quietly stitch a relationship together, our love only deepened. Looking back, it’s clear that one small push from his brother set everything in motion. And now, we can’t imagine our lives any other way. We’re so grateful for the path that brought us together and even more excited for the future we’re building, celebrating with the people who have been part of our journey from the very beginning. Our story started at Chesapeake Farm, and our next chapter has just begun there. From falling in love after our first few moments of meeting, to getting engaged on the clubhouse front lawn, the farm has seen our story unfold. We cannot wait to see how God continues to bless our lives and our relationship through each chapter along the way.

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