Wedding Day

Ceremony

Saving Grace Church

Reception

Our Wedding

Background

Born in 2002, Eliot and Faith, both grew up homeschooled. They were involved in Learning Tree Homeschool Fellowship, and comically were cast in couple roles for several of the musicals they performed. As high schoolers they enjoyed going to Saving Grace Church's Youth Camp. They encountered the Lord during some challenging times growing up, and gave their lives to Christ. Though they differ in personality, they have always had similar interests. They both deeply enjoy loving, and serving the Lord by pointing their peers to Christ (through youth ministry, discipleship, and administration). Faith and Eliot also love the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Star Wars, and the Assassins Creed games. You would often find them freestyle light saber fighting, or choreographing saber duels. They also worked together for a short time at Back to Nature Fitness. Although, they didn't date til 2023, Faith had a crush on Eliot for 4 years before they started they're journey together. Both Eliot and Faith graduated in July 2020 at the height of COVID.

Dating (Take 1)

Faith and Eliot started dating (the first time) on October 18th 2023. Eliot was going into his senior year of college at IUP, and Faith was involved in Young Life College at IUP. Because of their love for historical sword play, they both started meeting up weekly, in the evening, to light saber duel. From then on, they continued getting to know each other a little more deeply. This was a difficult time in Eliot and Faith's relationship, since dating as a Christian was new to them and challenging. Not fully understanding their differences, they struggled to view they're differences as strengths, rather then weaknesses, . On top of that, Eliot was student teaching with his priority on getting his degree in teaching middle school math. Faith was prioritizing ministry and work around the same time. They decided the timing wasn't right, and they broke up in July, 2024. The following months was a time the Lord used for growth. Looking back, Eliot and Faith agree that the months they broke up for was beneficial and foundational for their next chapter.

Dating (Take 2)

After seven months, on February 12th 2025, Faith and Eliot dated again....Only this time for good ;)Just two days before Valentines day our couple decided to date again. It was a mutual decision, and a leap of "faith"(no pun intended hehe) to say the least. "both a little scared, but both were a little more prepared".....oh wait, wrong story. But "ever just the same" and "ever a surprise" the two were able to view their differences as strengths, and value their distinctions. Instead of judging and assuming, they began to seek and understand one another through seeking to love and please the Lord. They learned that love is not merely feeling but commitment to God first and then to the other, no matter what happens in life. Feelings follow the choice to commit on a daily basis.

Ebenezer Story

A week after Eliot and I started dating again, we took a walk down to Twolick Lake (I, Faith, lived less then a mile away from the boat docks). We were walking the shoreline and we came to a rocky area. Eliot had the idea to build an Ebenezer to the Lord just as Gideon in the Bible had done to thank God for His faithfulness! So we built a 12 stoned Ebenezer together and prayed, praising God for His faithfulness. He deserves the glory for the success of our relationship thus far. He has guided us through the difficult expectations of the culture, and the expectations we had of each other. He has protected us in many ways, and continues to. This is our Testimony.

Engagement

Eliot purposed on July 15th 2025, around the same time they broke up a year before....talk about a crazy year! Two weeks before the proposal Eliot asked Amaris (MOH) and Trevor (groomsman) if they would be able to help him set it up. He had Amaris text Faith and ask if they could all get together for a picnic on the peer at Twolick (as they had done once before). Faith had an event that same night and originally told everyone she’d be there at 8:30. However, the event ended early and she was on her way at 8. So Eliot called her. He tried to stall her so they could finish setting up. He asked her to get some cheese and salami for everyone to share at the “picnic” but ironically, Faith had already had cut cheese and salami up earlier that day, and had it with her in a cooler (what a coincidence!!!). Eliot asked her to grab some tea instead, which did stall her for a minute or so. Faith got there, and they walked down to the docks together. He lead her to the furthest peer and then proposed. Little did Eliot know, faith also had something she brought with her for him (she was prepared, just in case). Faith had bought him the Evenstar necklace (Arwens necklace from The Lord of the Rings movies. Ask them about it if you’re curious)! Eliot had flowers in a basket, cheese and salami already laid out on a cutting board to eat, and there were cards from several of Faiths closest friends. Ellie Marshall (bridesmaid) was also there taking some photos. It was an exciting and memorable evening. A perfect night. the sun was setting, and it painted the sky pink.

Eliot & Faith

Eliot & Faith

E&F

Wedding Day

Reception