Yakiv and Adriana’s journey began in Ukraine at a Kids Camp in 2021, where fate placed them together as a team—Adriana as a helper for Yakiv. Interestingly, neither of them was from the hosting church, yet the camp organizers paired them up. After camp, they crossed paths a few times at youth nights, but they didn’t truly connect until nearly 2 ½ years later.

About a year ago, Yakiv reached out to Adriana, sparking a new chapter in their story. As they grew closer, their bond deepened, leading to a significant milestone: Adriana’s arrival in America just three months ago. It was then Yakiv knew it was time to take the next step. On October 23rd, 2024, he proposed—and the rest is history!

Now, they’re excited to celebrate their love and the start of their forever together with you!

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