Saved for the altar: a Texas couple’s kiss that sparked national chatter
Kaytlin and Drew Brown waited to kiss until their wedding day—earlier this month. They are non-denominational Christians who began dating in early 2021 and vowed to wait until marriage for any romantic contact, including kissing. They even avoided being alone in the house together to resist temptation. When they finally kissed after the ceremony, the crowd erupted in cheers, and Kaytlin described the day as 'truly magical.'
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Why they waited: a vow to guard boundaries
Kaytlin and Drew Brown, best friends turned newlyweds, began dating in early 2021 and agreed to wait until marriage for any romantic contact, including kissing.\n\nKaytlin told the Daily Mail that their top love language is physical touch, so they wanted to be wise in their approach to boundaries.\n\n'Kissing could be a gateway to physical intimacy,' they believed, so they swore not to kiss before walking down the aisle together.\n\nThey even avoided being alone in the house to minimize temptation.
The online reaction and the steady stream of opinions
Kaytlin has been an open book on social media about the couple's decision, which drew a mix of responses online.\n\nComments ranged from disbelief to skeptical humor: 'Bro fighting for his life rn,' 'Girl that is your FRIEND of two years,' and, 'I don’t understand how you can be in a relationship without any romance. Like what makes your partner stand out from your friends?'
The wedding day moment: the kiss and the roar
When the Browns said their 'I Do's' and kissed, the crowd erupted into loud cheers and applause, making the day one of the couple's best memories.\n\n'Our wedding day was truly magical.'
A personal choice, public reflection
This faith-based decision to guard boundaries was made with care and intention, and it invites reflection about how couples navigate romance and faith in modern dating.\n\nThe Browns have no regrets, and their magical wedding day stands as a testimony to their beliefs and their bond.
