Forever Starts Here

Jordan Pierre was born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, the youngest child of Bernard and Angelica Pierre. His city was rich with culture, music, and the warmth of family traditions that shaped him into the man he became. Across state lines, in Nashville, Tennessee, Tyler Dixon grew up as the oldest child of Lewis Dixon and Cherae Farmer. A natural leader with a compassionate soul, Tyler has a way of balancing ambition with grace, always putting others before herself. Though their worlds were miles apart, fate had already begun weaving their paths toward each other. Their story didn’t begin in the usual way—no grand gestures, no fairytale beginning. Instead, it was a day marked by sorrow that unknowingly set the foundation for their forever. On January 19, 2019, Jordan and Tyler officially met at a funeral. The air was heavy with grief, but in the quiet moments of service, as hands folded chairs and cleared tables after the repast, a simple introduction was made—one that neither of them could have imagined would change the course of their lives. Tyler’s grandmother was the bridge between them, the first to recognize a connection waiting to unfold. Jordan and Tyler chatted casually, nothing more than polite conversation. They were both in different places in their lives—Jordan had moved to Nashville for school, while Tyler was stepping into her career at the very same institution. Their interaction was effortless but purely platonic. Months turned into years, and through the shifting seasons of life, they remained in touch. Just friends. Checking in from time to time. Their bond was never forced but always present. Then, the world changed. The pandemic turned life upside down, forcing distance and stillness upon everyone. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, they continued to check on each other. A simple “How are you?” became a subtle thread connecting them through isolation. Then, in 2021, as the world slowly began to find its rhythm again, Jordan decided to take a chance. He reached out and asked Tyler to go out for dinner. She agreed, and their first date was set for October 12th. But life, as it often does, shifted their plans—Tyler canceled. Jordan, persistent but patient, suggested rescheduling. The new date: October 13, 2021. That Wednesday evening, however, did not begin as planned either. Jordan, in true Jordan fashion, was running late—forty-five minutes to be exact. Tyler, known for her structured and timely nature, had every reason to walk away. But something told her to wait. When Jordan finally arrived, the usual formality of a first date faded away. There were no nervous orders, no small talk over appetizers—just two people, sitting across from each other, lost in conversation. Time slipped by unnoticed as they caught up, laughing, sharing, and realizing that what had always been platonic had shifted into something deeper. That night, they didn’t eat. But they feasted on connection. One month later, on November 14, 2021, Jordan and Tyler made it official. Their friendship had blossomed into love, steady and sure. What began as an unexpected introduction at a funeral had turned into something neither of them saw coming. Years passed, filled with laughter, growth, adventures, and a love that only deepened with time. Then, on July 16, 2024, Jordan asked Tyler to spend forever with him. The boy from New Orleans and the girl from Nashville—two people who met on a day of loss—had found their greatest gain in each other. And now, their story continues.