Elijah was born and raised in Landrum SC. He currently attends college at Lander University, where he studies computer science. Elijah also helps Emily with Little Leaf in his spare time and enjoys mountain biking with friends and online gaming. Elijah aspires to be a youth pastor and plans to attend seminary after graduating from college.

Emily was born in Rhode Island and moved to South Carolina when she was six with her parents and two brothers. Her family has moved around in South Carolina quite a bit but always stayed close by. Emily has worked for her families business for over ten years. In July of 2023 she opened her own coffee shop called Little Leaf Coffee. In her free time she enjoys going thrifting with friends, playing basketball and making earrings.

Emily and Elijah met at the young age of 7. They first met when Emilys family started visiting his church. After that they started going to the same homeschool co-op together. even though they have had their share of ups and downs their love was inevitable and you know the rest!

On June 2nd, 2024, we got engaged! We cant wait to celebrate this amazing milestone with all of our friends and family! We will see you October 11th!