Some people say romance blossoms when you least expect it. For us, it sprouted with a single word on Bumble: Lutheran. While scrolling through a slew of profiles, Nicole almost passed by another face—until she noticed Brandon’s occupation: Lutheran Pastor. Raised in a Lutheran church herself, Nicole thought, “Why not?” and decided to swipe right on faith… literally. One thing led to another, and soon our very first date was a virtual one—Facetime, roses, and all. Yes, Brandon actually brought roses to a Facetime call. Now that’s devotion! From the very first chat, Nicole’s warmth and positivity practically lit up the screen. Brandon says he knew she was “the one” because being around Nicole felt so peaceful, like suddenly everything was right in the world. And whenever she walks into a room, it’s like someone turned on all the lights and added a few extra for good measure. We may have met with a swipe and a phone call, but in that short time, we found a connection that felt completely meant to be. Here’s to the modern start of our timeless love story—blessed by technology and guided by faith.