Olivia and Jonathan's story began in a familiar setting—a series of weddings between their respective friend groups. While they were aware of each other's existence, circumstances kept them from making any significant moves, as Olivia was relocating to Los Angeles. A year and a half later, at a wedding where Jonathan stood as the best man and Olivia as a bridesmaid, Jonathan couldn't deny his feelings any longer and took the initiative to get to know her better. Following an unplanned private dinner, he was hooked and she was intrigued. It wouldn't be until four months later when she returned to NC for another wedding that they'd reconnect again. Olivia invited Jonathan to a group outing, which he took as a confession of love. By the end of the night, he confessed his feelings and asked if they could continue getting to know each other while she was in Los Angeles. What followed was a two-month “considerationship” filled with an abundance of text messages, video chats, and late night phone calls [to the detriment of their sleeping schedules and overall health]. During this time, they decided to officially start dating long-distance; after which, Olivia traveled back to NC for two more weddings, marking their first in-person meeting as a couple. Over the course of the following year, they navigated the complexities of a long-distance relationship, cherishing the limited moments they could spend together in person. Enjoying endless hours of long conversations, studying scripture together, and debating everything from theological minutiae to the best adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, they grew in appreciation of each others’ temperament and relationship with the Lord. Throughout this time, they both began to see that the Lord was blessing their relationship in so many ways and giving them the mutual desire to choose to love each other forever. 🤍🤍🤍 That’s a bit of our story and we love telling it, so don’t be afraid to ask for more details. It is with great excitement that we embark on a new, profound, and beautiful chapter of our lives—marriage. The Lord made us two unique individuals but has brought us together in a beautiful way that we are only beginning to experience and enjoy. We can’t wait to see how God uses our relationship to make His name more globally famous and personally precious (our marriage mission statement). You have all impacted our lives in unique ways, for which we are so grateful. We are so excited to celebrate the beginning of this marriage with each and every one of you in March!!! Love, The Future Lyles