Our story began in the summer of 2024 at FUGE Camps. That summer, Yuliya and Colby found themselves serving on the FUGE Southeast Travel team. What started as a genuine friendship quickly became something more, as they spent weeks serving alongside one another, sharing meaningful conversations, and growing closer through ministry. By the end of the summer, it was clear to both of them that God was writing something special. On July 20, 2024, they officially began dating. With camp behind them, they stepped into a season of long distance—balancing school, jobs, and time zones between Alabama and North Carolina. It wasn’t always easy, but through intentional communication, frequent visits, and a shared faith, their relationship continued to grow deeper and stronger. In the summer of 2025, Yuliya and Colby returned to serve at FUGE again—this time on two different teams in different locations. Though they spent the summer apart, they remained each other’s biggest supporters. Then, on July 20, 2025, exactly one year after they began dating, Colby proposed—and Yuliya joyfully said yes. Now, they’re preparing to begin their life together, surrounded by the family and friends who have supported them along the way. They can’t wait to celebrate their wedding on December 20, 2025, and step into the beautiful future God has planned for them.