Lori had been ready for a while. She’d done the work—healing, growing, reflecting. She knew what she wanted and what she deserved. Still, she wasn’t searching; she was waiting, patiently and hopefully, for the kind of love that didn’t settle.

Jesse was on a slower path. Still learning, still becoming. Content, but aware of a quiet space in his life meant for someone special. Online dating wasn’t his style, and Lori didn’t love it either—but in a world of swipes and algorithms, it became their unlikely matchmaker.

He first saw her profile and paused. Her pictures, her words—something about her held his attention. But he wasn’t ready. So, he closed the app and let her go, quietly hoping she might reappear when the time was right.

She saw him, too. There was intrigue, a flicker of curiosity. But like him, she didn’t act. She swiped away, and life went on.

Weeks passed. Then one day, Lori’s profile reappeared. This time, Jesse felt it—a deep, unshakable knowing. She’s the one. He messaged her. She replied. A few texts turned into a long phone call. And when they finally met in person, five hours passed like minutes.

They shared faith, values, scars, and dreams. Their connection was effortless—full of laughter, honesty, and something deeper neither could quite explain. Dates followed. Conversations deepened. And while Lori occasionally slowed the pace, Jesse stayed steady, patient, certain.

One day, he handed her a note. Scribbled in his handwriting were lyrics from a George Strait song: Do you love me? Do you want to be my girlfriend? Lori froze at the word love—they’d only been dating a month. Panicked, she circled the word “LOVE,” a moment Jesse still jokes about. But she also checked yes. That note became a keepsake—and a reminder of their sweet, awkward, and perfectly imperfect beginning.

As time passed, things unfolded naturally. Peacefully. There were no games, no doubts. Just two people who had become ready at the same time, in the same place, for the same kind of love. Throughout their journey, they’ve encountered many profound synchronicities—signs that felt like divine affirmations of their bond. One especially meaningful moment happened on their very first Christmas together, when they unknowingly bought the exact same card for each other. To them, it was more than coincidence; it was a quiet confirmation that God had a hand in bringing them together. From the very beginning, they both felt a deep, intuitive sense of “knowing”—a certainty that they had found the person they were meant to marry.

Lori remembers the moment it became undeniable. A few months in, she heard a song she’d never heard before. As the lyrics played, something clicked. A sense of certainty settled over her. This is the man I’m going to marry.

And from that moment on, there was no turning back.Their story is full of divine timing and quiet signs. They believe God brought them together. Not suddenly, but steadily. And now, as they stand on the edge of forever, they carry with them the most powerful gift of all—a love that waited, grew, and found its way home.

And so, their adventure continues...and they are so happy to celebrate and share their special day with you!