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Caroline and Dominic: It's a Love Story

Caroline and Dom's love story began in the most serendipitous of places—at their high school church youth group. Both were drawn to the group for fellowship and faith, and it wasn't long before they became close friends. Week after week, they bonded over shared experiences and laughter, supporting each other through the ups and downs of adolescence. What started as a simple friendship blossomed into a deep connection, and over time, they became each other's confidants, sharing secrets, dreams, and faith journeys. In 2018, Dom started seeing Caroline in a new light. He was captivated by her elegant smile, one that could light up a room, and her bodacious, magnetic personality.

Though his heart started to stir for her, their paths didn’t immediately align romantically. Caroline, too, had her own moments of interest in Dom, but their timing always seemed just slightly off. Both pursued other relationships during those early years, but their bond remained steadfast.God's plan for Caroline and Dom was to grow them individually before bringing them together in His perfect time. As they navigated their own separate paths, they never drifted too far apart, always remaining best friends who encouraged and uplifted one another.

During their college years, both Caroline and Dom experimented with dating apps, trying to find love in a modern world where swiping left or right was supposed to lead to something meaningful. But for both of them, these experiences proved fruitless. The connections they sought always seemed to fall short of what they truly desired. Dom, feeling frustrated by the lack of genuine relationships, often vented to his mentor and friend, James Fruits. In one such conversation, James shared a simple but profound insight—that there was a special lady in Dom’s life who would say yes if he asked her. Without hesitation, and with a confidence that surprised even him, Dom said the name of the one person who had always been in his heart: Caroline Hotz. And the rest is history...

Finally, in 2024, the timing was right. The spark that had always been present between them ignited into something undeniable. What had once been a series of moments and missed connections turned into a beautiful realization that they were meant for each other all along. Their love story, one marked by patience, faith, and friendship, became the perfect example of God’s timing and the beauty of His plan for their lives.

Is this in my head? I don't know what to think

He knelt to the ground

It's a Love Story, baby just say "Yes"

It's a Love Story

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Caroline and Grace are built in best friends, or better known as sisters. Grace has seen Caroline through her silliest moments and her hardest moments. After living most of their lives sharing a wall, they lived apart and their relationship didn’t falter. Grace is someone Caroline looks up to the most and strives to be more like. Grace is Caroline’s matron of honor because she has been her best friend since the moment she was born. Caroline’s favorite memory with grace is all the times they went on car rides to target or drives home from school.

Grace Russell

Dom and Justin have a bond that rivals most others and their meet-cute is one for the ages (ask either of them all they do is talk about it). Their friendship bolstered over three years of watching films and encouraging each other to grow into the people they were meant to be, Dom's favorite memory with Justin has to be the day where they marathoned the entire Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy which was basically them quoting all three films... can you blame them though?

Justin Nelson

Emma and Caroline became friends in high school at their church youth group, but they didnt become close until after high school. They quickly became best friends sharing similar experiences and interests. Emma has been someone who always pointed Caroline back to the Lord. They shared their love over Taco Bell mango whips, played on a softball team together, and led a middle school Bible study. Caroline’s favorite memory with Emma is when she convinced her to go to a Jonas brothers concert in Buffalo, New York and they got stuck in a snow storm on the way home.

Emma Hamilton

Dom and Max's friendship goes back to weekend father-son weekends at Camp Whitewood spent playing paintball, hiking, and making videos for their respective YouTube channels (they're both inactive now maybe Max will Vlog the wedding?). Of the groomsmen, Max has the honor of being Dom's longest friendship; they've always remained close, and always remained tough..really tough. During their times working in stunt choreography, Dom has given Max a black eye with an uppercut, and Max gave Dom a lump to his forehead with a hardy elbow. You know what they say, the bros that fight together stay together.

Max Golsch

Grace and Caroline became friends in high school at their church youth group. They became best friends in the midst of the chaos in 2020 and spent so many nights on Caroline’s back porch and driving around. Grace is someone Caroline sees as a sister and has been encouraged through all different phases of their lives. Caroline and Grace love going to TJ Maxx, trying new coffee shops, and eating good food. Caroline’s favorite memory with Grace is when they met halfway between Cleveland and Toledo and tried new places to eat!

Grace O’Malley

Dom and Malachi met at their church's youth program all the way back in 2017. More often than not Dom would see the world differently with Malachi around, because Malachi would often carry him on his shoulders. They also decided one day to replace every single world in the English language with 'AH ME ME ME'... if that isn't friendship I don't know what is. Malachi's intentionality and compassion has inspired Dom immensely over the course of their friendship, he's a light that can never be contained.

Malachi Fruits

Sarah is Dom’s sister and when Caroline and Dom started dating, Sarah and Caroline immediately hit it off. They bonded over their love for Taylor Swift and rollercoasters. Sarah is someone who has had a huge impact of Dom’s life and someone he looks up to, so obviously Caroline loves her too. As Caroline and Sarah have gotten closer, Caroline has seen a lot of herself in Sarah and looks up to her in so many ways. Caroline’s favorite memory with Sarah is all their trips to cedar point!

Sarah Reynolds

OPEN DISCLAIMER: I don't think Sean and Dom have ever taken a serious photo together. But that's okay, because a friendship isn't just defined by a smile. Sean gave Dom an opportunity to join Sean's world of films, and the two have become close friends every since. So many memories on set together, encouraging each other's creativity, laughing and creating inside jokes that stand the test of time. Dom's favorite memory with Sean was the first time Dom ever did a costume fitting for one of Sean's films, and he told Dom he fit his vision perfectly.

Sean Bichimer

Darci and Caroline became best friends in the 6th grade at their church middle school group. Immediately, they hit it off and giggled together endlessly. Darci is someone who has seen Caroline through over 10 years of her life and has been the strongest friend of hers. They withstood distance, college, and busyness of life. Caroline and Darci have some of the BEST memories from their time at their youth group and summer camp. It’s hard to pick her favorite, but Caroline’s favorite memory with Darci is all the times they wandered out Skyview and played tetherball!

Darci Morris

Dom and Matt are two comic book nerds whose treasure trove of encyclopedic fandom bolsters their friendship to unimagineable heights. They met in film school and instantly hit it off; from there it was regular comic book shop dates, super hero movie screenings, and convention trips to meet famous celebrities. These two are inseparable I mean look at those SMILES. Dom's favorite memory with Matt was easily the weekend they both met Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onfrio

Matt Bartalotta

Mylee and Caroline became friends in high school at their church youth group. When they became friends they would spend so much time together they were practically sisters. Mylee became someone Caroline confided in and they saw each other through so many different life circumstances. After recently being Mylee’s maid of honor in her wedding, Caroline is so excited to have Mylee also by her side to celebrate everything that comes with weddings and marriage. Caroline’s favorite memory with Mylee is the one time in high school when Mylee snuck out of the hospital to go to a Lauren Daigle concert with her.

Mylee Bosi

 Dom met Cedric when he started dating Caroline's best friend Mylee; the four of them instantly became a force to be reckoned with. As both couples pursued deepening their relationships, Dom and Cedric fed on each other's positivity almost becoming too powerful to contain (seriously they are always smiling that's not normal right?). From riding roller coasters to encouraging each other's faith to grow, Dom and Cedric have a friendship that will only continue to blossom.

Cedric Bosi

Caroline and Sydney became besties when Sydney married Caroline’s brother. Sydney and Caroline share a similar humor, jokingly insulting each other, but it’s all out of love. Sydney is someone who became a sister to Caroline and looked over for her. Caroline loves to hang out with Sydney and learn so many new things from her. Caroline’s favorite memory with Sydney is when they went to Disney World together!!

Sydney Hotz

When Dom first started going to CVC, it was Alex who was the first person who welcomed him into the church community; they bonded over their love for Michael Bay's Transformers films. From there, even though life took them in different directions, the two were reunited once more through Caroline and Dom's relationsip. Dom's admiration of how much Alex positively impacts Caroline's life cannot be overstated, and Dom could not be more thrilled of the new brother he's gaining.

Alex Hotz

Monica and Caroline became friends through their churches young adult group. They immediately hit it off and bonded over their love of Taylor Swift. Ever since then, they have done so many fun things together. From paddle boarding to concerts, the memories are endless. Caroline has loved being able to grow in her relationship with Christ through her friendship with Monica. It’s such a blessing to her. Caroline’s favorite memory with Monica getting to serve at the youth summer camp together!

Monica Hatton

With Tom you can find the most infectious enthusiasm; his intentionality and devotion to his friends is a testament to his amazing character. He and Dom became friends during the glory of their college years; always supporting each other, always invested in each other’s endeavors, there’s no sign of their friendship ever stopping. Dom’s favorite memory with Tom was right before he left for the UK to study abroad and the two walked a towpath trail in the MetroParks talking about anything and everything in between; you can absolutely count on Tom to listen and support you in anything life throws your way.

Caroline & Dominic

Caroline & Dominic

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