We're getting married!

It all began in Oakland — not at a coffee shop or a party, but in the gym. During our senior year of college offseason, we trained with the same coach, pushing through late evenings and long workouts that slowly turned into moments we both looked forward to. Somewhere between the sets and shared laughter, we found a connection that went far deeper than fitness. Our first date at a neighborhood favorite restaurant sealed it — conversation flowed easily, and something about that day felt simply right. As we spent more time together, we discovered a love that surpassed any kind of love that neither of us had ever experienced. Not in one another - but in Christ. Through His mercy, we individually grew an inseparable relationship to God which allowed us to rediscover a love that reflected the heart of Jesus — patient, kind, and full of grace. We saw it in how we cared for others, how we encouraged one another, and how faith became the center of everything we did. It wasn’t just about falling in love; it was about building something rooted inHis will, His word and our prayers. When he proposed — surrounded by our closest family and friends at Fogo de Chão — it was more than a romantic moment. It was a reminder of God’s perfect timing and the way He writes stories more beautiful than we could ever imagine. Our journey is still being written but our foundation has always been in Christ. We’re beyond grateful for the love He’s blessed us with and excited to step into this next chapter — hand in hand, hearts anchored in faith, and eyes fixed on Jesus.