It all started at a birthday party in June 2024. There was music, chatter, a lot of games—and then there was us. Across the room, we caught each other’s eye. Something clicked. We were both thinking the same thing: "Who is that?" Tim says he had to talk to Corban, so he followed her into the living room, where a baseball game was playing. There weren’t any open seats next to her, and he didn’t get the opportunity to start a conversation—but he still remembers how she lit up the room (and how nervous he felt). Corban remembers standing outside later that night, chatting with a friend by her car. As Tim walked past, she leaned over and whispered, "I think he’s cute." They never actually spoke at the party—but less than an hour later, Tim had followed her on Instagram. The next day, Tim sent a message, and the conversation just kept going. The spark was mutual, even if the timing wasn’t quite right yet. Several weeks passed between the party and our first date—travel and life got in the way. By the time the date finally rolled around, Corban was mostly going just to get it over with. And yet, something deep down in her whispered, "I think this will be the last first date I ever go on." The date came, and it turned into four hours of easy, genuine conversation. We both left feeling something rare—that we could simply be ourselves. From there, things just flowed. We grabbed coffee, laughed a lot, and found a rhythm that felt effortless. Game nights, breweries, and deep conversations followed—and somewhere along the way, we fell fast and hard. The months brought joy, growth, and some real-life stuff, too. Losing Tim’s mom in March was heartbreaking. It’s a grief that still sits with us—and likely will, even on our wedding day. But in walking through that season together, we’ve discovered how to hold space for sorrow and joy at the same time. We’ve learned how to support one another through the ache, how to listen deeply, and how to keep showing up. That time solidified what we already felt: that our relationship is built on something steady, enduring, and full of grace. We knew: this is it. Now here we are—planning a wedding, soaking in the love, and so grateful for every moment that brought us to this one. More than anything, we’re thankful for how the Lord has guided our steps and grown our love. He’s been the foundation of our relationship from the very beginning, steadying us through both joy and hardship, and drawing us closer to Him—and to each other. We can’t wait to celebrate with the people who’ve cheered us on from the beginning. Let’s do this thing!