Our Love Story While away at college, Kayla often stayed connected to home by watching the livestream of her church The Genesis Church. One particular Sunday, something was different. As she tuned in from her dorm room, she noticed a young man on the screen who instantly caught her attention. There was just something about him his presence, the way he carried himself that stood out. Curious, she asked her mom about him, only to be told that he was engaged. So, she let it go. Life moved on, and Kayla kept focusing on her studies, never imagining that this small spark of curiosity would one day grow into something life-changing. Fast forward to graduation, Kayla returned home and began attending Genesis Church in person. Little did she know, the very same young man she had once noticed from a distance had noticed her too. His name was Tayvian. Week after week, they’d see each other at church. What started off as small interactions turned into playful moments. Tayvian would wait for her after service, hanging halfway out of the window of her car just to keep their conversations going. They would laugh, talk, and slowly, something deeper began to bloom. The moment everything shifted wasn’t anything flashy it wasn’t a grand gesture or a rehearsed line. It was a simple, heartfelt question that stopped Kayla in her tracks: “So… are you actually sticking to the consecration fast?” It wasn’t a joke. It wasn’t just small talk. It was intentional, meaningful, and it opened a door for real conversation. That moment sealed their connection, and from then on, their bond only grew stronger. For clarity’s sake no, Tayvian had never been engaged. Back when Kayla first asked about him, he had been in a relationship, but by the time their paths aligned in person, he was single and ready for what God had next. Their story is proof that timing is everything. What started as a quiet curiosity during a college livestream turned into a love filled with laughter, prayer, and purpose. From following each other to the car to following each other into forever this is the love story that God wrote, in His perfect timing.

On July 27, a warm and golden Saturday in Charlotte, Kayla believed she was getting ready for a prestigious state ball an event where Tayvian, active in politics, was supposedly being recognized. Nervous but excited, she carefully picked out a beautiful dress, had her makeup flawlessly done, and got her hair styled for the occasion. As someone who’s naturally shy, she prepared herself for what she thought would be an evening full of attention, conversation, and formal introductions. Before heading to the hotel uptown, the couple stopped for a bite to eat. Tayvian, trying to hide his nerves, suggested they pray together in the car. It was a simple but grounding moment one they’d later look back on as the calm before the most beautiful storm. Once inside the hotel, they took the elevator up to the rooftop. And then… everything changed……… As Kayla turned the corner, her father stood waiting, holding heart-shaped balloons. The moment he handed them to her, she knew this wasn’t a ball. This was it. Tears welled in her eyes as she saw rose petals blanketing the rooftop, candlelight twinkling in the evening air, and the faces of her closest family and friends surrounding them. Tayvian had planned every detail with deep love and intention. Not for a spectacle, but for meaning. For memory. For her. At golden hour, with the Charlotte skyline glowing behind them and their daughter close by, he dropped to one knee. She said yes. And in that moment, their love story began a new chapter not just filled with laughter outside a church, long talks, and shared prayers but with a promise of forever. A rooftop. A sunset. A sacred pause in time. Because every fairytale deserves a beautiful beginning and every happily ever after starts with a yes.

Long before the rings, the proposal, and the planning, there was already a family being beautifully formed. Kayla and Tayvian share the most precious gift life could offer their daughter, Aubrey K. Gass. At just two years old, Aubrey has brought more joy, light, and laughter into their world than they ever could have imagined. She is the heartbeat of their home and the center of their love story. From the very beginning, Kayla and Tayvian’s journey has been about more than just romance. It’s been about building something lasting grounded in faith, rooted in purpose, and centered around the little girl who made them a family before they ever said “I do.” Aubrey has witnessed their love firsthand: in quiet prayers, in silly dance parties in the living room, in bedtime stories and warm embraces. She was there when her father proposed, surrounded by candlelight and rose petals, and she’ll be there as her parents vow to spend their lives together stronger, united, and more in love than ever. This isn’t just the beginning of a marriage. It’s the continuation of a family’s journey one filled with devotion, growth, and a future as beautiful as the bond they already share. Together, they are the Gass Family. And this love? It’s forever.