At the age of 12, Brayden and Makaylah became friends through their fellowship with the Bridge Church and it wasn't until 4 years later that the pair felt there may be a stronger connection. Brayden messaged Makaylah on Instagram first asking for help with Chemistry homework and the rest was... well... History! Makaylah spent the last two years of their time in high school together cheering Brayden on from the sidelines in both football and basketball. They went on a mission trip together to the Dominican Republic in 2019 and a few months later publicly announced their faith to the Lord, both getting baptized on the same day. Brayden and Makaylah both went off to college at Purdue Fort Wayne and it was there that the relationship grew even stronger as they navigated the adult world together. Now, Brayden is utilizing his degree in Mechanical Engineering while Makaylah continues her education at Purdue University to graduate in 2028 as a veterinarian. They are both still active at the Bridge Church, a testament to their love for the Church and one another. After almost five years of dating (and 10 years of growing up together), Brayden popped the question in the most beautiful botanical gardens of Chicago. Now, they are about to publicly announce their faithfulness to one another! As the young couple continues their reign of cheering one another on, we hope you will also cheer them on in their next step --> MARRIAGE!