Brookelyn and Grayson first met and become friends as middle schoolers at Oxford Preparatory Academy. Though they went their separate ways for high school and college—Brookelyn cheerleading at Cal State Fullerton and Grayson playing football at the University of La Verne—their paths remained quietly connected. They had followed each other on Instagram since 7th grade, and years later, that small thread would bring them back together. One day, after seeing a beach photo Brookelyn posted, Grayson sent her a message that simply read: “Nice beach. Where is that?” It wasn’t the flashiest pick-up line, but it was enough. They went on a dinner date soon after, and from that night forward, they never stopped spending time together. Ten months into dating, Grayson accepted a job on Catalina Island. The distance meant ferry rides and weekend visits, but instead of pulling them apart, it deepened their bond. Between Orange County, where Brookelyn lives, and Catalina Island, where Grayson lives, they built a love story that feels equally at home on the mainland and the island. Now, it only feels right that they celebrate their marriage in this special place, surrounded by the ocean, the island, and the people who mean the most to them as they begin their forever together.