Elizabeth's Side: We got to know each other during junior year at Lee University where we both worked in ResLife. Christian got my (Elizabeth's) number when we teamed up during an intense game of ResLife assassins, claiming he needed it because it would be "easier to scheme over text than groupme" (suurree). Near the end of the year, I asked Christian if he wanted to get lunch so I could "learn more about the youth group" where he was working (smooth, I know). When we left I realized I completely forgot to ask about the youth group...my cover was blown. Summer was fast approaching, so no moves were made, though we kept in touch every now and then and I actually visited him once over the summer (like all good friends do). Senior year arrived and we were finally back to school. In slow southern gentlemanly style, Christian waited four whole days after we got back to ask me out. We had our first date two weeks later and made it official a month after that. February 10, 2024 rolled around with the best surprise engagement ever! I've finally forgiven everyone for gaslighting me into thinking he wasn't proposing until April. And now I'm counting down the days until I get to marry my best friend!! Christian's Side: I was sitting in the dining call my freshman year at Lee, and the guys I was with were were playing a game of "I bet you wouldn’t ask her out"…..as I was listening to the fascinating talk, they put me on the spot and asked, “Christian, who would you want to ask out?” At first I avoided the question but after some intense peer pressure, I folded and pointed out a girl across the room…..Elizabeth……Little did I know that 3 years later we would go on our first date! The story of Elizabeth and I’s relationship is a whirlwind, so buckle up and get ready! One of the first core memories I have with Elizabeth is when we shared our first dance….as many of you know, I can shred the dance floor (obviously not true) and when we I took her hands to go to the center of the dance floor, it was magical! This moment was only 3 days after we started dating, and I was star struck that someone would be willing to embarrass themselves under the clock tower with me. It showed me how much fun we have together. Here’s to many more dances! Along with putting ourselves out there on the dance floor, I remember our long conversation in the ped mall that made me realize how she graciously and intentionally she walks alongside people in what they are going through. It was this 3 AM conversation that made me excited for the countless conversations to follow. The first time I saw the intense Elizabeth come out was frightening! We were playing the board game Secret Hitler and she was determined to win. I remember her screaming at the top of her lungs at the people playing just to prove a point…..and as she was doing this a thought crossed my mind. I hope she’s this passionate about the people around her as she is winning this game. Well…..I can tell you that her passion for others far exceeds her passion for secret hitler. Then came the day she said yes to be with me forever. I can still see her shocked, betrayed, but also excited face as I got on one knee. This moment will forever last in my mind. Elizabeth, you constantly show me what it means to love well! I can’t wait to start forever with you! September 28 can’t come faster!!