Aleeah and Brayden first met in kindergarten, two best friends who did just about everything together. Their families were close, and growing up, they all shared a special bond that felt more like family than friendship. As life got busy and high school came around, they drifted apart for a while, but it didn’t take long to realize how much they missed each other and the connection they had always shared. All throughout their childhood, Brayden had the biggest crush on Aleeah though she always turned him down, afraid of ruining their friendship. (At one point, a sassy fourth-grade Brayden even said, “I guess I’ll just go get me another girl!” We see how that turned out 😆) After a few twists and turns and a couple of failed relationships, Aleeah finally admitted she had feelings for Brayden and it completely caught him off guard! From there, the two finished school as high school sweethearts… and, most importantly, best friends. On December 24th, 2024, Brayden proposed, and not long after, they started planning their forever. Both being strong in their faith, Aleeah found the verse Mark 10:9 “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” The verse beautifully captured their relationship and everything they had overcome together. With help from family, they chose October 9th, 2026 (10/9) as their wedding date a nod to their favorite verse and a symbol of their story coming full circle. Their relationship is one-of-a-kind, filled with laughter, faith, and the kind of bond that brings out their inner kids. Anyone who knows them can see the joy and love they share and they can’t wait to celebrate that love with all the special people in their lives on their wedding day. 💍🤍