We're getting married!

We first met back in elementary school, when Clay decided to tell everyone that we were already dating — even though we actually weren’t! It began as a harmless joke that provided us with something to laugh about for years. We went our separate ways for a while, but life had other plans. By our sophomore year of high school, we found our way back to each other, and this time, the timing was right. What began as a humorous elementary school rumor evolved into something real, and over the years, that connection blossomed into the love we share today. On July 3rd, 2025, at the breathtaking Fort Fisher, North Carolina, that long-awaited moment finally arrived. With the beautiful twisted trees behind us and the salty breeze in the air, Clay got down on one knee and asked the question that would change everything. In that instant, all we could feel was love — deep, certain, and forever. Without hesitation, Cierra said yes. It was the beginning of our next chapter and the promise to love one another for a lifetime.