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Our Wedding

Josiah had a crush on Mckenzie for a while, this is wheresparks started to fly and 1 week later we began the "talking/texting stage"

Summer Camp- Before We Dated (June 2022)

Right before we started texting Josiah made a bold move and asked Kenzie to take some photos of him, which Kenzie seemed pretty eager to take. She later sent those photos to him as their first text message.

Tamarack Beach Day- "Bold Moves" (July 2022)

We had just got back from serving at a different summer camp together and had the best day together washing her car, getting Urban Plates, going to Lululemon, then Trader Joes and Walmart. Josiah knew that day that he was in love... and already talked about our wedding day.

First Photo Together- (August 2022) 

Josiah ran a half-marathon where Kenzie came out to support him, and there met her future father-in-law. They were both in love, yet did not say so.

Meeting the Parents- Kenzie Meets Josiah's Dad (August 2022)

After Church we'd often go to In N Out parking lots, and this night we didn't care who was around, we just wanted to dance with each other. We said "I love you" for the first time on September 15th, 2022.

Parking Lot Dancing (September 2022) 

Josiah served at the womens conference for our Church just to be close to Kenzie. Mckenzie tried to stay focused but someone was a little distracting ;)

A Little Too Clingy (October 2022) 

We both volunteered to sing in our Church's Christmas performance and got to spend all day together even though it was freezing cold. Our first Christmas season together.

Christmas Vibes (December 2022)

As both of our schedules became full working multiple jobs, we started to watch the sunrise together just so we could spend time with each other. This day was a full morning with a hike and breakfast before work.

Mornings Together (December 2022) 

Josiah bought Disney tickets for Kenzie and him to go for the day and we had the most magical day. Guardians of the Galaxy ride was our favorite.

Josiah's First Christmas Surprise-Disneyland (December 2022)

Right before Christmas, we flew out to Puerto Rico so Josiah could meet my parents. Our first trip Together, right before Christmas.

First trip Together-Puerto Rico- Josiah met my parents (December 2022)

After our first Christmas and New Years together, Josiah graduated from his 2 year internship and his next goal was buying the perfect ring to pop the question.

6 MONTHS!!! (January 2023)

Josiah made dinner reservations, and got a nice car and we both dressed up for a nice italian dinner.

Fancy Night (January 2023)

Finally we got engaged, it felt like an eternity. About 7 months from our first date Josiah proposed and it was the most special day which is just a shadow of our future wedding.

Will you marry me?! (February 2023)

We started our YWAM chapter, and moved to Hawaii on April 6th, and so we postponed our wedding until September. We will spend from June 24th-September 8th apart, Josiah in Papua New Guinea, Kenzie in Gambia and Guinea Bissau. Until we return again on September 8th, our 1 year anniversary of when I asked her to be my girlfriend. Then get married, so we never have to be apart again...

YWAM Journey (April 2023)

We met briefly in 2021, Josiah knew that she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, but Kenzie was in a different relationship at the time. We had some of the same friends but we didn't see each other much. We went our separate ways but slowly saw our paths connect more and more as time went on. In April, 2022 Josiah joined the group that Kenzie would play volleyball with. So both of us were on the worship team at Church, part of the same connect group, and would play volleyball together. Josiah started working out and Mckenzie definitely noticed, we would hang out in groups 4-5 times a week. Kenzie ended up going to the High School Summer Camp to volunteer with our church, and Josiah was also going. We both liked being around each other, and that summer camp week, feelings started to develop for each other. Josiah noticed her lay next to him as he looked at the clouds and she also touched his forearm and sat next to him while he was at a table playing cards one night. The day after we got back from Summer Camp, July 2nd, 2022, Kenzie got out of her relationship. The next day, July 3rd, a group of us hung out and I overheard her talk about being single and she saw my ears perk up, Josiah later found out she said that for him to hear. So Josiah swooped in, we hung out on the most magical 4th of July. She wanted to hang out with him and he was all for it, she even hopped in Josiah's beat up 2002 Acura TL, and she still liked him. They watched the fireworks that night with some friends and talked alone as they walked back. they talked about how he was planning on going to YWAM for 6 months and she had her sisters and parents leaving. 		We began texting and talking, we both could tell we were liking each other. On July 21st we went on our first date, Josiah picked her up to go play volleyball, and then after we got smoothies and went to the beach, we hung out all day and had the most amazing time. We both pretty much knew we'd get married. We would spend all day together, at the beach, playing volleyball, getting acai or In N Out, and we would stay in the In N Out parking lot for hours on end. Josiah would drive Kenzie home and we would talk for hours, staying until 2-3am most nights. It was heaven to be with each other, and torture to be apart. Fast forward to September and Josiah got it approved through his internship to date and they made their relationship official as boyfriend and girlfriend on September 8th. One week later on September 15th we were on a missions trip in Mexico and Josiah had to go in a different van for something but before he ran up to Mckenzie and whispered "I Love You" in her ear for the first time and ran off. He turned around and saw her mouth the words back to him, the most unreal sensation he had ever experienced. We finally said it, we could have said it after a week of dating honestly, but we couldn't hold it back anymore.We wanted to get married already but Josiah still had not met Kenzie's parents. We had our first Halloween, and Thanksgiving together where Josiah met Grandpa Bill, Grandma Joan, and Kenzie met some of Josiah's family. Then our first Christmas season together, we were 4 1/2 months strong where it was time to meet Kenzie's parents. Tom and Kim flew us out to Puerto Rico where Josiah got to meet Grandma Mom on the flight (they call their grandma mom) and then meet the parents finally, Tom greeted me with a camera and a light and a hug, and then Kim, Macyn and Madi. I got to meet them all and Grandma Dottie and Grandpa Jim. We had the best time in Puerto Rico, our first trip together, falling more and more in love. There her sisters came back from YWAM and Kenzie knew she was going to go to YWAM also.We then spent our first Christmas together and exchanged gifts, the best Christmas hands down.We Celebrated New Years together where we had our first New Years Kiss together ;).Josiah was working 2 jobs trying to save up for an engagement ring, and we just wanted to be with each other all the time. Come February, we celebrated our first Valentines Dayand Josiah asked her dad for Kenzie's hand. He said yes.Josiah started planning the most epic proposal ever, with inspiration from Tangled and The Little Mermaid, and some help from friends Josiah pulled it off and rowed her on a canoe to a sign that asked the question, "Will you marry me?"She said yes of course, and we were on Cloud 9, finally engaged. 	We had determined before marriage that we need to do YWAM, and give God the next 6 months so we could focus on Him before we come together. So we were fundraising and God provided for both of us, even after Josiah spent all of his money on the ring for Kenzie. So on April 6th we hopped on a plane to Kona, Hawaii to complete a Discipleship Training School. We did not know where we would go for outreach, but trusted God. Three weeks into our school our leaders told us that we were going on separate outreaches. Although it was emotional we knew it would be good for us. The time finally came on June 24th, 2023 to leave for outreach. Kenzie was going to Gambia and Guinea Bissau in West Africa, Josiah was going to Papua New Guinea. The longest we had been apart since we started dating was 5 days when Kenzie went to Puerto Rico for her birthday.We were always with each other, so as the van pulled up to take Kenzie away from me tears were shed, a lot of tears. We are each others best friends, no one we'd rather be with. So we embraced each other one last time and she was off to Africa, while Josiah left the next morning. 		We are returning on September 8th to Hawaii where we will reunite, our 1 year anniversary, 22 days before we say "I do!" Then on that glorious 30th day of September, we will finally kiss and dance and spend the rest of our lives with each other. &lt;3

Our Story

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Morgan is a brilliant older sister to Mckenzie, mother of 9 future children, gifted with all sports especially running and walking her doberman at every beach all the time and has a heart for home buyers.

Morgan Smith

Madison shared several things with the bride including a womb for 9 months, and now resides in Hawaii where she seeks to turn every sea shell into a pair of earrings. 

Madison Stith

Macyn's curly hair really reflects her Jewish heritage, and is now working to bring coffee to every man, woman, and baby alive while simultaneously seeking to be the greatest coffee blogger ever.

Macyn Challan

Christianne attended a private school for kindergarten & first grade which really helped her with her future in Oklahoma Politics. She also is passionate about attending weddings to demonstrate how to properly do the dougie.

Christianne Haas

Malerie lives half her year in the great state of Hawaii as well as Disneyland. Her skills include wearing all white, rap battles, and actual breakdancing. There will be an epic dance battle between her and Christianne, so bring money for bets.

Malerie Lujan 

Sabinna has been a close friend for years, and has a fascination with cows which her parents can't explain. You can watch her out on the dance floor stealing your man with her line-dancing.  

Sabinna Olmos

Jake has known the groom since 4th grade, and is a devout Italian and not Mexican man despite many people's opinion. The fluidity in his bachata movements are not from latin blood but rather blood infused with dancing legends like his mother and grandfather where he got his silky style.

Jake Keefer

Tyson's tall height and staggering good looks can leave even the straightest man in trouble. This Canadian has a plethora of country dances up his sleeve for some reason and will drop it to any song from R Kelly to Morgan Wallen.

Tyson Onishenko

Kody has unlimited personality and talents whether it's cutting his own hair or not caring how his hair looks, Kody is one of a kind. When he's not selling life insurance you can find him walking by the beach or trying a wrestling move on you that he just learned in Jiu Jitsu.

Kody Gruenke

Austin has committed to the University of Hawaii and this 18 year old has glowed up a lot folks. The chubby, long-haired boy who is great at baking key lime pies is n o longer who he is. This stud of a man will bake a cake and then make a row boat right after in his wood shop. 

Austin Willis 

Joel and the groom go way back to when he was just an annoying 4 year old trying to take Josiah's crackers & slap his dad.  How he has grown into a fine young man. You can catch some of his biggest hits like "San Diego Snow" with our very own AustinX on Spotify and Soundcloud, soon to win several grammys.

Joel Willis 

Connor sells solar, is a Youth Pastor, and hangs out with people who are friends with celebrities sometimes. The most devout monk would get lost in the captivating eyes of Connor Mead, he can get your grandma a cheap electricity bill, and he loves hanging out with teenagers on the weekly.

Mckenzie & Josiah

Mckenzie & Josiah

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