Caleb & Lily

August 2, 2024 • Willowick, OH

Caleb & Lily

August 2, 2024 • Willowick, OH

Love at First Sight...Or Maybe Second

Picture of Love at First Sight...Or Maybe Second

Despite never wanting to find love on a dating app, Caleb and Lily both made their way onto a Christian-centered app called Upward. Caleb was the first person that Lily matched with and Caleb was quick to begin talking to her. The two realized that they attended a Bible study back in high school at Lakeland Community College together, but never spoke to one another for it was not God's timing and He had more growing for both of them to do. After talking for a couple weeks, Caleb started to ask Lily questions about her theology and they agreed on everything. After the last question was asked, Lily was tired of how slow things were progressing and decided to say, "Glad I passed the test, does this mean you'll ask me on a date now?" to which Caleb excitedly responded with a yes, a date, and a time. Their first date was at Aladdin's and they stayed until after the restaurant was closed, sitting on the curb, talking for many hours. On their second date, they went ax-throwing (see photo above), and had dinner with two of his best friends. On the car drive home, Caleb asked Lily to be his girlfriend, to which she eagerly said yes. Lily and Caleb have spent almost all of their free time together since then. If you see one of them, likely, the other is not far away. They began to discuss marriage plans 2 months in and were engaged just before 4 months. They are excited to see how God will continue to write their love story in the coming years <3

Our first Date <3

July 22, 2023

Our first Date <3
The night we made it official

July 28, 2023

The night we made it official
A fun moment after youth group. Caleb and Lily love attending each other's youth ministries!

August 16, 2023

A fun moment after youth group. Caleb and Lily love attending each other's youth ministries!
Erieside Youth Retreat where we both served as leaders :)

September 16, 2023

Erieside Youth Retreat where we both served as leaders :)
Well Retreat through Ashland University

October 07, 2023

Well Retreat through Ashland University
Collective Retreat through Grace Church in Akron

October 21, 2023

Collective Retreat through Grace Church in Akron
Halloween Costume as Rapunzel and Flynn

October 28, 2023

Halloween Costume as Rapunzel and Flynn
Lily and Caleb serve the homeless every second Saturday of the month with Erieside Church

November 11, 2023

Lily and Caleb serve the homeless every second Saturday of the month with Erieside Church
Lots and lots of coffee dates

November 12, 2023

Lots and lots of coffee dates
Engaged!!

November 18, 2023

Engaged!!
Engagement photos <3

November 19, 2023

Engagement photos <3
Christmas parade in Ashland

December 02, 2023

Christmas parade in Ashland
Christmas Lights at the Cleveland Zoo

December 23, 2023

Christmas Lights at the Cleveland Zoo
Youth retreat with Caleb's youth group! Lily and Caleb love love love serving the Lord together.

January 27, 2024

Youth retreat with Caleb's youth group! Lily and Caleb love love love serving the Lord together.
Caleb's sister Carmy's 17th birthday which was 70s themed!

February 10, 2024

Caleb's sister Carmy's 17th birthday which was 70s themed!
Valentine's Day! Caleb made a teddy bear and Lily made the phone case, the sweetest gifts ever <333

February 14, 2024

Valentine's Day! Caleb made a teddy bear and Lily made the phone case, the sweetest gifts ever <333
Dancing the night away at Ashland University

March 23, 2024

Dancing the night away at Ashland University
Brandon Lake concert with some of the best people!

April 19, 2024

Brandon Lake concert with some of the best people!
Bridal Shower!!! We are so incredibly blessed by the amount of people who have loved and supported us!

May 25, 2024

Bridal Shower!!! We are so incredibly blessed by the amount of people who have loved and supported us!
10 month anniversary at the fanciest restaurant we have ever been to. It was very yummy and a great time with each other.

May 28, 2024

10 month anniversary at the fanciest restaurant we have ever been to. It was very yummy and a great time with each other.
We took this photo on our way to take engagement photos! We are so excited to see them.

June 08, 2024

We took this photo on our way to take engagement photos! We are so excited to see them.
VBS

June 10, 2024

VBS
Dinner with the siblings. We all love spending time together. I am blessed to be joining such a great family.

June 21, 2024

Dinner with the siblings. We all love spending time together. I am blessed to be joining such a great family.
11 month anniversary where Caleb made the most amazing dinner for me!

June 28, 2024

11 month anniversary where Caleb made the most amazing dinner for me!
4th of July with my lover

July 04, 2024

4th of July with my lover