We're Getting Married!!

We met at Rock Point Church during a Thursday night Young Adults service. From that very first conversation and invite to go to In-N-Out after, there was this undeniable connection that drew us to each other. Bride: When first meeting Colton, I admired how goofy Colton was, how comfortable I felt immediately around him. His demeanor and the way he spoke to others and to me just made me feel so loved. I remember thinking how genuine he is about everything. It was like a breath of fresh air being around someone like that. Groom: The first time I saw Ayden, I knew right away that she was going to be in my life one way or another. I immediately fell for her the moment I met her. I have a prayer in my notes app from January 6th of 2023 that I was done with relationships and anything that came with them unless it was from Him and through Him, and I was very contempt in that season. Then I met Ayden and it was like she was in a spot light. She was the easiest person to talk to and trust. The hardest part was I knew I was moving over 800 miles in two weeks and didn't know what that meant for us. Little did I know it was the start of forever, she never flinched and stood by me even though she had no reason to. The timing of us meeting was no doubt the Lord, Colton inevitably moved to Wyoming... It was a bittersweet beginning, but also the exact thing that drew us into deeper trust with each other and God. Instead of letting the distance push us apart, even after just meeting, we leaned into where God was leading us. That start for us built such a strong foundation and trust that the Lord was doing something so good. We officially started dating the 8th of August, 2023! After Colton moved back in September, our relationship really took off! We’ve always said we never wanted to build this relationship on just emotion or comfort. We wanted it built on purpose, on prayer, and on the foundation of Christ. And through every season, God has shown us that He’s not only writing our love story, but using it to reflect His own. This past year especially has held deep sorrow. The loss of Ayden's grandfather in July 2024, and the sudden passing of her mom, Amy, just a few months later in October, could have been something that broke us apart. But because of the Lord's grace we were able to grow even stronger. Bride: The way Colton was there for me during the most horrible time of my life I knew he was the one. Not just because I had him to comfort me but because he reminded me that God is my true source of comfort. That God will never leave or forsake me. Even in something as devastating as the sudden loss of a mom. God is still here and is still good, that is the hope I hold onto. Groom: Going through the loss of Aydens Grandfather and Mother was honestly very instinctual for me. Not once did the thought of leaving ever enter my mind. It was the easiest for me to hunker down with her and get through it, all the grief, all the tears, all the pain, I wanted to live out what I've been taught by how Christ lived and love her even more through it and stay with her because thats what she deserved, a love that never flinched when the worst case hit, but stood strong with Christ during those seasons. In those moments, we both saw so clearly that this is what Godly love looks like. Not perfect, not easy, but rooted in something eternal. Through it all, we’ve seen God’s hand at work at guiding, refining, and drawing us closer to Him and each other. And now, as we step into this next chapter, we don’t take it lightly. This marriage isn’t just about us. It’s about putting on display the love of the Father, a love that is patient, forgiving, joyful, and sacrificial. We’re so excited (and honestly still in awe) to step into marriage together. Jesus brought us together, and we trust Him to keep us grounded in every season to come. “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” - Ecclesiastes 3:11