It all began at a mutual friend’s dinner party in 2022. At the time they met, there really wasn't anything interesting there. Both Destiny and Isaiaah were in different relationships, so their interaction was purely platonic. Seated at the same table, Destiny noticed Isaiaah’s impeccable style and kind demeanor, while Isaiaah admired Destiny’s wisdom (and admittedly, thought she was stunning). After the party, their paths only crossed briefly at a few events, exchanging nothing more than cordial hellos. Destiny moved to Texas in 2023 while Isaiaah resumed life in Los Angeles. Fast forward to May 2024. Destiny was visiting Los Angeles and happened to run into Isaiaah at church while spending time with a friend. Little did she know, this visit would spark a new friendship and the beginning of their love story. The following day, he invited Destiny to attend his birthday party through a mutual friend. In a divine orchestration of events, she made it. Though most of the day was a blur of activity, the two connected in the last 15 minutes of Destiny's time at the party. This was their first real conversation since the dinner party in 2022, and the first time they'd ever really gotten to know each other. It was then that Isaiaah learned Destiny was single—and in that moment, everything shifted. The conversation spilled into a walk outside where they exchanged numbers, and from that point on, things just... clicked. Daily phone calls and a few amazing dates laid the groundwork for something special, but Destiny's trip was coming to an end. Before her departure, Isaiaah expressed his intent to continue pursuing her no matter the distance. Although Destiny was convinced it wouldn't work, Isaiaah infamously responded "When I shoot, I don't miss." Although admirable, it was laughable to Destiny. She scoffed in reply and returned to Texas. But after months of long-distance conversations, relentless pursuit, and intentionality, it became clear that this relationship was being built by Something greater. Destiny and Isaiaah began their courtship in July, intently getting to know each other and God's plan for their lives. Having both previously endured heartbreak and made mistakes while dating, they resolved to take a 32-day period of no-contact early on. This gave them space to assess their own hearts and ensure they were heading in the right direction, individually, before getting in too deep. This pivotal move helped them forge an inseparable bond. After just a few months, unbeknownst to Destiny, Isaiaah initiated a plan to propose. He arranged a photoshoot, but when her dress was stolen just before the shoot, plans quickly changed. Determined not to let the day slip away, he suggested they still do a day trip to Santa Barbara, where the shoot was originally to be held. As they walked through the Goleta Butterfly Sanctuary, everything seemed perfect. Isaiaah even managed to convince Destiny to document their day—an unusual move that Destiny now cherishes. Rounding the top of the plateau, nestled behind the brush was a candlelit, flower-paved path to a scenic overlook of the coastal plateau. On that romantic walk, with just the two of them surrounded by beauty and peace, Isaiaah got down on one knee and asked Destiny to be his forever. Overwhelmed with joy, she said yes. But the surprises weren’t over—her family and friends popped out of the bushes to celebrate, making the moment even more magical. Destiny’s heart had never felt so full. Now, they've decided to build their life together. Destiny loves Isaiaah’s pure heart, consistency, and persistence. Isaiaah loves Destiny’s confidence, gentle heart, and dedication. Together, they are the life of the party—laughing, inspiring, and creating memories wherever they go. After months of long distance, they’re so excited to finally close the gap and start this new chapter as husband and wife. They look forward to celebrating with you!

"If you can plan a wedding of this caliber in 60 days, you need your own reality show" a friend of ours recently said. Destiny and Isaiaah knew early in their courtship that they would be married to one another. They believe God confirmed with them, individually, that they were to be assigned to each other in marriage. After meeting their closest friends and family, they received additional confirmation and then shared their revelations with one another. This confidence led to a series of conversations around the marriage timeline. Why do people wait a whole year after getting engaged to link their lives with someone? Why not just elope since we know? What would people think if we did? What would people think if we didn't? All of these questions were hushed with a single reminder: "What God has brought together, let no man separate" and it became abundantly clear. We are on no man's timeline, but God's and our obligation is to Him before each other, and before any human expectation. The decision was then made to wed as soon as possible.

We've heard countless happily married couples say "Don't waste your money on a ceremony and reception. At the end of the day, your union is between y'all and God, and that's all that matters." With this in mind, we originally planned to do a very intimate ceremony with just our immediate family and friends, but didn't want it to be at a courthouse. We only want to do this one time. So we asked for support from the Pascal's who generously allowed us to use their home for our ceremony. This allowed for a little more space than just our parents, grandparents, and siblings. With a proper space to host the ceremony, we wanted to be able to celebrate with as many people as possible, but ran into a dilemma. Due to limited space, we couldn't fit everyone we wanted. Since many of our loved ones would not be able to attend in-person, we made the difficult but rational decision to do a hybrid ceremony. However, we know that we have an INCREDIBLE village that supports and loves us. We appreciate you all for understanding and for rocking with us to celebrate our union in a way that is most meaningful to us.