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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!

Olivia & Christian

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Christian Benson

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Olivia Raphael

#Liv&Chirs

June 13, 2026

Rio Rancho, NM
68 days68 d9 hours9 h26 minutes26 min14 seconds14 s

Our Love Story

First come school, then comes marriage

We first met online in the most unexpected way—he messaged me, then deleted it. Over and over again, about six times, until I finally took the leap and messaged him back. We agreed to meet at Satellite Coffee, and from the moment we saw each other, it was clear that something special was happening. What neither of us knew at the time was that our lives had crossed before. We had both been in high school together, though I’d always secretly crushed on him while he didn’t even know who I was. In a funny twist, I had actually hung out with his older brother before I ever met him. Fate seemed to have been working behind the scenes to bring us together. The connection was instant and undeniable. It’s like we had known each other for years, and we’ve been inseparable ever since. He makes me feel both happy and safe in a way I never expected, teaching me that together, we can get through anything. No matter what life throws at us, we face it as a team. Our love is passionate and strong, beautiful and unbreakable. It’s a bond that’s been built on trust, laughter, and a lot of heart. I know that whatever the future holds, as long as we're together, there's nothing we can't handle.

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