Andrew and Rachel first met when Rachel was logging onto Hinge (the dating app) to delete it due to her lack of luck in finding love, when the profile that popped up as she opened the app, was Andrew's. Rachel was attracted to Drew's equal love of fast walking, his relationship with the Lord, and his love for his sweet pup, Moose. After they both matched and began 'talking' for a couple of weeks, Andrew sent Rachel a very heartfelt, and honest, rejection letter via Hinge messenger stating that he had been getting to know another girl before Rachel, and that he felt he needed to be loyal to one girl at a time. Impressed with his honesty and loyalty, Rachel wished him well and proceeded to take this as a sign that maybe she should just stop looking for love in this moment. Less than a week had gone by since Andrew sent his 'Dear John' letter when Rachel suddenly got a notification on her phone - it was Andrew. He explained that while he tried to continue getting to know the girl he had already been seeing, he felt they just didn't click as well as him and Rachel, and he was hoping that (in his own words) 'if you could get over this very awkward message, I would love to take you to dinner'. Rachel admired his confidence in coming back, and yet again his honesty, and said 'Sure, we can have dinner'. They met for their first date at The Pharmacy in Nashville on January 20th, 2022. Both were very nervous as something about this first date felt far different than any they had previously been on. Rachel arrived fashionably late due to her car being iced in, but after meeting. They chatted for hours about their families, love for the Lord, goals and dreams in life and the rest was history! Andrew & Rachel officially became girlfriend and boyfriend on February 15th, and a short couple of months later they were taking their first big trip to Rachel's favorite places - Disney and to see her family. Over the past year and a half, Andrew and Rachel have been the perfect opposite that each other needed. All the wants, dreams, prayers and hopes they had for a future partner were coming true, and Andrew decided to officially take the next step on May 12th, 2023. After months of planning and secrecy with those nearest and dearest to Rachel, Drew surprised her with a breathtaking proposal at sunset at The Parthenon in downtown Nashville. Rachel was so shocked and filled with joy that all she had prayed and hoped for was finally coming true, and she said 'YES!' as Drew got on one knee to ask her if she would be his Bride, forever. "Andrew and I are so excited to celebrate the start of this beautiful new chapter in our lives together with all of you whom we hold so dear. We wouldn't be who we are today without such amazing families and friends, and we are grateful to each of you for that. We hope you will all be able to join us on March 16th, 2024 as we celebrate becoming Mr. & Mrs. Bryant!" - Rachel Kirkland & Andrew Bryant