We’ve known each other for most of our lives, growing up under the same church roof—but it wasn’t until college that our paths truly intertwined. Charli had started volunteering with the youth group, and Sam, whose younger siblings were involved, just had to be there too (or so he says).

What started as casual conversations turned into a genuine friendship. Week after week, we found ourselves laughing, serving, and growing in faith—together. And with a little help from Sam’s Aunt Catherine (who might’ve seen something before we did), that friendship slowly blossomed into something more.

With God at the center, our relationship deepened. We fell in love not just with each other, but with the life we were beginning to build side by side.

Now, we’re so grateful to be saying “I do” in the very church where it all began—where we were raised, became friends, found love, and now begin our forever.