Despite never dating before, Tim and Jordan went on a blind date during their sophomore year at Azusa Pacific University. They decided to remain friends since Jordan was leaving to study abroad in Ecuador for a semester. Discontent with only a friendship, however, Tim wooed Jordan over email. When Jordan returned to school the following year, Tim and Jordan went on their first official date, and the rest is history!

After spending a majority of the day touring Raleigh, Tim took Jordan on a sunset walk to a view overlooking an expanse of North Carolina forestry. Unbeknownst to Jordan, Tim's friends were setting up a shaded picnic and photography area during their walk. At the appointed time, Tim brought Jordan down the mountain to the picnic area with flowers, pictures from their dating relationship, and a jar of hand-written notes. From the jar, Tim read notes of encouragements and memories. The final note contained the question: "Will you marry me?" to which Jordan enthusiastically replied "YES!!"