Welcome to our happily ever after!

In August 2022, Alex came across a picture of a girl in a Winnie the Pooh costume and thought, “She’s adorable and seems cool.” With that, he sent a wink. When Brie saw Alex’s profile—standing tall on a mountaintop with those striking blue eyes—she was instantly intrigued. Their first date came that September at a bowling alley. But instead of focusing on the score, they lost themselves in conversation and chemistry. To this day, neither of them remembers who actually won the game. As they walked outside afterward, Alex handed Brie a single red rose. “No guy has ever given me a rose before,” she said with surprise. Alex smiled and simply replied, “Well, it’s long overdue.” And just like that, their love story began. A wink turned into a first date, a first date turned into a thousand shared laughs, and soon it became forever.

How many men can say they remember the exact moment they knew they wanted to marry the woman they love? For Alex, that moment came during his father’s wedding. In May 2024, Alex stood as a groomsman and Brie as a bridesmaid, each supporting his dad and new stepmother on their special day. But while the officiant spoke vows, Alex wasn’t listening to the words. His attention was captured by the woman in the yellow dress standing across from him. When Brie lifted her eyes and met his, she smiled. Alex smiled back—and in that simple exchange, everything shifted. He could see it so clearly: the two of them standing at their own altar one day, promising forever. From then on, his heart was certain. A quiet plan began to take shape—to find the perfect ring, to wait for the perfect moment, and to ask the woman who had already captured his heart to be his wife.

How many women can say they remember the exact moment they fell in love? Brie does. It was a November evening, and she and Alex were spending time together after what had been a heavy week. Earlier that week, unexpected news had left her overwhelmed and exhausted. She had tried to stay strong, but that night, something as small as realizing she’d left her phone in a friend’s car was enough to break the dam. Tears came, and in Alex’s arms, she finally let her heart speak. Through the tears she admitted what she feared most—that the weight she carried might be too much, that it might drive him away. But Alex never loosened his embrace. Instead, he pulled her closer. He told her she was beautiful, that nothing could change how he saw her, and that he wasn’t going anywhere. He promised he’d be there—through everything, no matter what. In that moment, Brie knew. This was the man she loved. The one who made her feel cherished, respected, and safe. The one who would be her rock in every season. The words “I love you” would come later, but Brie’s heart had already decided. Their bond, rooted in faith and resilience, was—and is—blessed by God. Together, they knew they could weather anything.

On December 14, 2024, in Clarksville, TN, Alex had a plan. He told Brie they were heading out for burgers with his best friend—but what he didn’t say was that the night held something far more important. On the way, Alex suggested stopping by the river to see the Christmas lights. The rain had dimmed the display, cutting short the romantic stroll he had envisioned, but Alex wasn’t about to let a little bad weather stop him. He had made a promise to himself—this was the night. With his best friend nearby, Alex suggested taking a picture in front of a giant ornament by the riverside. Then, in the pouring rain, he pulled Brie aside and began speaking from the heart. At first, she didn’t realize what was happening—until Alex dropped to one knee and asked, “Will you marry me?” Brie was so shocked she couldn’t answer right away. It wasn’t until Alex's best friend called out, “Can he put the ring on?!” that she laughed through her tears and said yes. And in that perfect, joy-filled moment, Alex slipped the most beautiful ring onto her finger—marking the beginning of their forever.