He was the new guy in town. She had lived there all her life. When he first walked into the little church she’d been going to since she was a kid, she barely noticed him — but he definitely noticed her. Week after week, he showed up — sitting a few rows behind, offering a friendly smile, trying to catch her eye. But no matter how many subtle attempts he made to start a conversation or how many times he lingered after the service, she remained completely, adorably oblivious. Still, he didn’t give up. Eventually, he realized he might have to take a more direct route — so he did. He was a bit too nervous so friends and family thought to introduced them. They talked. And just like that, everything started to fall into place. That first real conversation turned into more. A friendship grew, then something deeper — quiet walks, shared stories, and long talks about faith, family, and dreams for the future. Somewhere between the laughter and the late-night texts, they both knew this was something special. We're so grateful and feel blessed to be surrounded by our friends and family on our special day and can't wait to see you there in December !