Katelyn & John Engagement Session
Katelyn, how did you & John meet?
“John & I met in August of 2016 when I rushed in (late) to his Bible study with the Baptist Student Ministry. I had accidentally gone to the wrong coffee shop but finally got to Cafe Medici where the study was happening. John felt so bad and hoped that I would come back to their Bible study and, obviously, I did!
It took awhile for us to become good friends. We slowly got to know each other through the BSM. We also ran into to each other a lot at Dance Across Texas where we began two-stepping together and learning how to dance together. In spending time with him and getting to know his heart and faith in God, my heart opened up to having feelings for him. He had caught the same feelings for me too which I am grateful for! My friend Shannon found out for me that he liked me (thank you Shannon!) and then we went on a mission trip to South Padre island together. I got to serve with him and watch him serve the Lord and that opened my heart even more.”
“When we got back we went dancing again and we arrived first. He very sweetly asked me out in Sign Language (because I love ASL) and I said yes! We went on a few dates and really got to know each other and where God was leading each of us. On April 24th, 2017 we officially started dating!
Throughout our dating relationship we have experienced overseas missions to Germany, the Middle East, and Vancouver where we were apart for 2 whole summers. The Lord really grew our relationship even when we were half a world away as we both encouraged each other and served Him. We also served together at the BSM and grew many friendships and family there as well. We have watched each other graduate from UT; John in 2018 and me in 2019. We have watched God bring us through many wonderful seasons and many hard seasons as well.
We have gone through John working at Capitol One in Plano and us being long distance for a year and a half. John has supported me as God lead to me start my wedding planning company in Austin. God also led us to Poland last year for a week to see what God may have in store there for the future.”
How did John pop the question?
In October, John surprised me by arriving in Austin while we were still long distance (and scared me really bad haha)! For two whole weeks he took me on many different dates to Mount Bonnell, the Capitol, our favorite winery The Austin Winery, and downtown Austin so he could surprise me. Then on October 13th, 2019 He took me to lunch after church and then back to Cafe Medici where we had met 2 1/2 years ago. We read through Ecclesiastes 3, my favorite passage in the Bible. Then he walked me to the UT fountain and then to the UT tower. He got down on one knee and gave me the biggest smile and asked me to marry him and I said absolutely YES!!! We were filled with so much excitement as we called all of our families to tell them. We then had an engagement party with our friends and had such a special time sharing this wonderful day with them!
Extra words from Katelyn -
“God continued to provide as John got a job offer in Austin 5 days after he proposed! For the first time in a year and a half we were not long distance anymore! God also provided him and apartment within 2 weeks of him getting the offer. He is living in the apartment that will be our future home once we are married. We are so grateful and filled with joy as the Lord provides for our future marriage! God has grown the both of us so much through all of the good and hard times and He will continue to walk with us as we become husband and wife! We can't wait for our family and friends to share our special day with us!”
Kately & John,
I had such a great time together on your Engagement Session & I am so excited to be your wedding photographer at Camp Lucy in April! It is refreshing to hear your amazing story of how the two of you met & are both believers like me! It has been such a blessing getting to know you both & I can’t wait for the big day.
With Love,
Lyndsay