Mountain Meadows Golf Course

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception • Happily Ever After Party

Bethany of Montclair

The Lovebirds' Encore

Fall

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Our Wedding

Under the warm glow of childhood summers, Kaity and Gideon’s lives intertwined long before they ever realized what they would mean to each other. It started when Kelsey, Kaity’s best friend and Gideon’s lifelong companion, brought Kaity to Awana in the early years of grade school. She was welcomed with open arms—Kelsey’s church friends and family quickly embraced her, and the bond between them deepened. Gideon admired Kaity from the sidelines, his quiet affection growing as they spent years talking, laughing, and building an effortless friendship. Yet, their connection remained steadfast in its simplicity—two close friends, drawn to each other but content in their companionship.&nbsp;They spent time together during youth group and beach camping trips with family, and they even found a match to their competitive spirits when they&nbsp;'got married'&nbsp;and combined their funds in order to win the Game of LIFE. Then came the summer before college&nbsp;(2021), a season of change. Late-night conversations stretched into endless Facetime calls, playful iMessage games turned into moments of vulnerability, and for a fleeting time, something deeper flickered between them. However, their growing love faded before it fully took form and the two went about their first year of college pursuing separate endeavors. Time passed, life moved on, and God got to work! Fresh out of relationships and home for the summer after their freshman year&nbsp;(2022), they stumbled back into each other’s orbit. This time, the timing was right. Kaity and Gideon started spending time together again, accompanied by Kelsey of course! Slowly, under starlit skies and sun-drenched afternoons, Gideon and Kaity found what had always lingered beneath the surface—an undeniable summer love that felt effortless, as if it had been waiting for them all along.

The Best of Friends

May 30, 2022 One summer afternoon, Gideon picked Kaity up at her house, greeted her parents, and whisked her away for a night on the town. He drove her to Victoria Gardens to walk and talk before getting a 'Kaity Friendly' dinner at Corner Bakery. They chatted, laughed, and strolled through the warm summer air, saw a movie together, and topped the night off with Afters Ice Cream. Gideon drove Kaity home, and as they said goodbye, sparks filled the air—it was nothing short of magical.

Our First Date

August 31, 2024 Labor Day weekend was meant to be a simple getaway—time with family, sun-soaked memories at Carlsbad State Beach, but Gideon had something far more magical planned. Gideon secretly asked Kaity's parents for their blessing after she was away at school, and weeks before heading to the beach, he invited Kaity on a charming date; a day filled with small moments stitched together. They enjoyed lunch near the water, indulged in sweet gelato, wandered through Barnes &amp; Noble, and even bought Kaity a pair of Crocs. Every moment felt effortless, just like them.&nbsp; As they started toward the beach, Kaity paused, enchanted by the golden-hour light. She wanted to capture it, but Gideon smiled knowingly. “Let’s take pictures on the beach instead,” he suggested.&nbsp; The moment she stepped down the stairs, her eyes widened with excitement. A dreamy setup was waiting on the sand. “Oh! Someone’s getting engaged today!” she exclaimed—unaware she was that someone. Hand in hand, Gideon led her toward the beautifully arranged scene.&nbsp;Tears welled in Kaity’s eyes before he could even utter a word.&nbsp;Then, with the waves whispering and the setting sun behind them, Gideon dropped to one knee. This was it—the moment they had been waiting for all along. ​And with joy, love, and overwhelming emotion, she said yes.

Kaitlyn & Gideon

Kaitlyn & Gideon

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