Ethan and Elyse's journey began back in seventh grade at Miles, where they were just classmates and friends—though Ethan admits now he had a crush on her from time to time. Everything changed during their freshman year at church camp. Elyse only knew him and one other person, so they ended up spending most of their time together. A sweet side hug from Ethan scared Elyse—she was convinced someone as kind and genuine as him was way out of her league. The next summer, they found themselves at camp again, now part of the same friend group. During a car ride with friends, the conversation turned to relationships. When Elyse casually mentioned she wanted someone that was "tall, handsome, and loves the Lord," Ethan couldn't resist teasing, "Yeah, those are really hard to find." (The hint flew right over her head.) But their story wasn't over yet. After a sand volleyball game with friends, the group headed to Sonic. Ethan’s sister Ruthie and Elyse were friends, so she rode with her. When Elyse apologized to Ruthie for her dirty car, Ethan surprised her by offering to wash it. She laughed it off and thought he was not serious. He texted her again after she returned from a week long cruise, proving he was serious. That car wash became their unofficial first date. As Elyse nervously apologized for the mess, Ethan assured her, "It wasn't bad at all." He'd later confess, after a year of dating, that it was one of the worst cars he'd ever cleaned. Their official first date—a movie night—sealed the deal. Just two weeks later, on August 28th, they made it official. When you know, you know. Through every laugh, challenge, and adventure since, their love has only grown deeper. Grounded in shared faith and an unshakable partnership, they can't wait to begin this next chapter together.