Richley and Jade met in the most "Generation Z" way of all - through a dating app. Though she is loathe to admit it, as Jade is a reader of Jane Austen and relishes in fantastic tales of romance, the app Hinge is where she met the love of her life. The two started dating when they were in college, with Richley studying Finance at Mizzou and Jade studying Occupational Therapy at Jefferson College.

They dated long distance after Richley returned home to Kansas City following graduation, while Jade finished up her studies in St. Louis. Seeing one another only once every two weeks became routine, and FaceTime dates became their primary way to connect.

Then, Richley moved to Minnesota for work, making long distance reallllly long distance. Jade flew up to visit every month, and eventually decided to move her life up to Minnesota six months after Richley.

Richley and Jade finally dated in the same city for four months before Richley got down on one knee and popped the question, just a few months shy of their three-year anniversary.

The couple is very excited to move into this next chapter of life together. They request your prayers for a fruitful, love-filled, and, most importantly, Christ-centered marriage that replicates the love Christ has for the Church.

J&R