Monica and Richard had a memorable first meeting at Halloween Horror Nights in 2022... At least it was memorable for Monica who immediately thought "That boy (Richard) is cute." However, it wasn't until their friend and mentor, Kevin Squires, introduced the idea of dating Monica to Richard that he looked at her as more than a friend, after a whole 15 months of friendship! When they finally started dating in the winter of 2023, they had good, fun, and hard moments like any couple. They attended church and their young adults group together. They went on fun dates, such as paddle boarding with manatees at Blue Springs, going to Disney, watching fireworks, and eating delicious food around the world (Epcot) and Orlando! However, they eventually decided to break up without hope of getting back together. God had other plans though. He utilized their time apart to bring each of them closer to Him and each other. When they were finally reunited, they strengthened their relationship by prioritizing God more, reading their bibles, praying, as well as building more trust and love. It was a fulfilling, but hard process. It paid dividends though, and now they want to make a covenant before the Lord, their family, and their friends. They cannot wait to celebrate this special occasion with you! See you there!