Rachel and Trip first met in 2018 when they were only 13 and 14 and have been friends ever since. They first got know each other at a Feast of Tabernacles on Hilton Head Island, and later on over several years at church camps. From the first time they met Trip was head over heels, but Rachel would take a little longer to come around. They began to grow closer after a visit her and her sister made down to the Schneitman's house in 2022. Both of their sisters are good friends and planned the whole trip. After a week of hanging out and spending time with each other Trip knew she was the only one for him. He got her number and called her quite often. That summer at a church camp Rachel FINALLY began thinking that Trip might be worth paying some more attention to. Over many months and several flights to visit her, both Trip and Rachel finally admitted their feelings for each other and began dating. Trip moved up to Charlotte (where Rachel lived) for a church college program and they were able to spend a great deal more time with each other and begin counselling for marriage. Finally, on May 27th 2024 at 6:18 pm at the Craggy Garden Trail in Asheville, Trip asked Rachel to marry him... and she said yes :)