Kayla and Jackson’s story began in 2020, just before the world changed. They met online, where a simple shared detail sparked their first conversation. Jackson responded to Kayla mentioning that she loved frozen grapes, telling her that he loved them too. What started as an easy, genuine connection quickly grew into a friendship and then something more, until Jackson asked Kayla if she would take a leap of faith and try a long distance adventure together. She said yes without hesitation.

For a year and a half, they made it work across the miles, traveling back and forth between Oregon and Illinois and discovering just how strong their connection truly was. Eventually, Kayla took another leap and moved to Illinois to be closer to Jackson, turning distance into everyday life together.

Their journey then led them to Florida State University, where they each pursued their passions side by side. In a place that had become deeply meaningful to them, Jackson proposed to Kayla at the Westcott Fountain, a beloved FSU landmark, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.

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