Some love stories are written in the stars, but Oliver and Juanita’s was scribbled on playbooks and whispered through face masks.

They first crossed paths as kids—Juanita and Oliver were tiny humans—on the dusty sidelines of their local Pop Warner football league. He was the wide-eyed player with grass stains on his knees; she was the spirited cheerleader with pigtails and a shy smile. Even at that age, there was a spark—those innocent crushes that only grew deeper with time, even as life pulled them in different directions.

Years passed. They grew up, changed schools, lived life—but something about those sideline memories never really left them. Fate, as it does, stepped in at just the right time. A message turned into a conversation, a conversation into laughter, and before long, Oliver and Juanita were rediscovering something they'd never truly lost: each other.

For the past seven years, their love has been steady, real, and deeply rooted. They’ve grown together—celebrating wins, weathering storms, and building the kind of bond that only happens when two people truly know one another. And on Monday, March 17, 2025, Oliver asked Juanita the most important question of his life.

In true OJ fashion—nothing over the top, no viral video or flash mob—just the two of them, in a quiet, personal moment that spoke volumes. The ring he gave her wasn’t just beautiful—it was thoughtfully designed with her in mind, featuring a soft pink stone, her favorite color, nestled in a setting that symbolized their shared past and their future.

Today, as they say “I do,” they bring with them a love story that began with childhood crushes and grew into a forever kind of love. From Pop Warner to partners for life, Oliver and Juanita’s journey reminds us all that some connections never fade—they just wait for the right time to shine.

Q + A coming soon!