It all started when this cute little baby was born 21 years ago...

And a little over a year later, this adorable little girl was born.

Julia and Nathan met in middle school at the homeschool co-op SEEK at Shepherds Church.

They participated in worship team at SEEK

And got to know eachother better through dancing at the same studio.

Julia and Nathan graduated together

And performed their senior dance recital on the same day. Julia was the Genie and Nathan played Aladdin.

A little over a year later, Julia and Nathan started dating on October 15th.

And so it began... the magical journey of getting to know each other, grow together, and fall in love!

Julia drove home from Liberty University every chance she could to see Nathan.

They went to Pullen Park in Raleigh, NC for their first "fancy date!" Nathan planned the whole day, and pulled out all the stops! They went to the park, the Lego Museum, and a fancy Italian restaurant in Downtown Raleigh.

Julia and Nathan's first time celebrating Christmas together!

They went back to Pullen Park to celebrate their first Valentines Day together.

As summer approached, they started talking more about getting engaged and when they could get married.

Soon after Julia started Nursing school and Nathan got back from a dance trip to Africa, they went ring shopping!

And on their one year anniversary, in the same place they had their first "fancy date"...

Nathan asked the wonderful question.

And of course, Julia said yes!

"We are excited for this next chapter of our lives, and look forward to celebrating with all of our favorite people!"

For more engagement photos, scroll right below this timeline, and you will see the picture gallery!