Nick and Kiya meet in an elevator

Our paths first crossed in an elevator at Arizona State University on the first day of classes. From that point on, we spent nearly every day together.

Kiya moves to Louisville and Nick moves to Los Angeles

Kiya graduated college and took a job in Louisville, KY. Nick moved to Los Angeles, CA to finish his last semester. The relationship continued as distance wasn't a problem for us.

Nick moves to Louisville, KY

With the fear of the pandemic and Nick graduating via Zoom, he decided this was the perfect time to finally take the next steps in the relationship and move in with Kiya. (Nick was in charge of this page, can you tell? XD)

Nick + Kiya move to Nashville, TN

As the pandemic started to loosen its grip on the world, it was time to make a drastic change. With nothing keeping us in Louisville, we decided to move states in pursuit of new opportunities.

Nick proposes to Kiya

A six year romance across four states: We were destined to be together. On August 24, at Arrington Vineyards in Franklin, Tenn., we got engaged and wedding planning began.

Kiya + Nick say 'I Do'

After nearly eight years, we take the next steps into a new era of our relationship — as husband and wife.