Kayla and J’Ceon’s love story began with a simple swipe right — one that would grow into an engagement and a soon-to-be lifetime marriage. They met on Facebook Dating at the end of August 2024, and from the very beginning, there was an instant spark. Countless hours were spent on the phone, talking, laughing, getting to know one another, and being clear about one thing above all else: the goal was marriage. Their first time meeting in person was September 6th in Manhattan during Fashion Week. J’Ceon flew down for the occasion, and that’s when they finally met face to face. Both were nervous. J’Ceon was nervous because Kayla looked about 5’11 in her photos and he was convinced she would be taller than him. Kayla, on the other hand, was nervous because she wasn’t initially feeling long-distance. To make things even more interesting, within the first month, they both said they loved each other — which definitely was shocking to both . Still, that night, and the weekend that followed, became a meaningful part of their story. In between all of that, their relationship was filled with airports and suitcases. They had flights almost every other weekend, constant countdowns to seeing each other, and sad goodbyes — some of which still happen even to this day. Long distance wasn’t easy, but it taught them patience, commitment, and how to choose each other even when it was hard. A year later, in the same month they first met, Kayla and J’Ceon found themselves in premarital counseling. For six weeks, they intentionally dedicated time to building a strong foundation—gaining the tools needed for a lasting covenant with the Lord at the center of their marriage. During this season, Kayla had not yet been proposed to — not before counseling and not during it. J’Ceon could sense that Kayla was ready, so he took her on a bit of a roller coaster, allowing her to believe the proposal would come at the end of the year. Instead, he had something much more intentional planned. The evening began with a candlelight orchestra — a beautifully romantic experience. Later that night, at dinner, he asked the question that changed everything: “Will you marry me?”