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We, Gideon and Loise&nbsp;are thrilled to inform you of our wedding, happening on 16th November 2024.&nbsp;Your presence and support will mean a lot to us, and we look forward to celebrating this day with you. Learn more about our story and our wedding on this platform. Should you wish to support us, the link below contains further details about how you can go about it. We appreciate your support in advance: <a href="https://bit.ly/Loise_Gideon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Loise_Gideon</a>

Our Wedding

G: I first met Loise back in 2018 at a mentorship forum we attended together. Both of us had a similar area of interest and so were placed in the same track.L: Yes… we were allocated the same mentor. That's where we first had a conversation. We have a photo for it!😁G: &nbsp;Both of us were still in campus. After completing my studies, I joined an apprenticeship program, which worked to bring us together later on. As you shall see.L: No direct conversation happenned between us after the mentorship forum.G: &nbsp;The next time I met Loise was at a conference in 2019, where I had been stationed at the booksale desk.L: I am always excited to meet people I know, and this was no exemption. We had a very engaging conversation about book reading. Hah! He encouraged me to read, after I'd shared my struggles with reading non-academic books. He at the end recommended a book, “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard J. Foster. (You got to read it)G: &nbsp;After the conversation with Loise that day, I 'saw her.'L: (Laughs) I really hadn’t seen the brother yet.Well, in January 2020, I lost the book and later went back to request for the&nbsp;book from him. This helped us catch up.G: &nbsp;I'd share updates on my progress and these updates were great conversation starters.L: Fast forward to 2021, I started making door mats and Gideon got interested in buying one from me.G: &nbsp;By this time I had taken an interest in Loise, but I needed to be sure that she was not seeing anyone before I made any moves. The idea that she would deliver the mat to me was an opportunity for me.L: Due to some reasons that worked for our good (in hindsight), the plan to meet, deliver the mat and leave did not work. So Gideon offered to buy coffee and have us catch up.G: I had pre-planned this.😎L: We chatted about much over coffee, and at the tail end he asked me, “Unatuitia mchele lini?” What a subtle way to ask someone if they are single!😀G: &nbsp;What was I to do? I needed to have that cleared up before the next course of action.😉L: I was not exactly happy with his question for some reasons, btw, although I answered him, we didn’t talk again for quite some time. *** Mid 2021.G: &nbsp;After learning Loise was not seeing anyone, I went to the drawing board and strategized. To be intentional to know her and grow our friendship.L: We went on a number of dates, and Gideon had a way of making sure he asked for the next day before one ended.G: &nbsp;A few dates later made the big ask.L: This is toward the end of 2021, our friendship had grown exponentially. I'd say I saw the question coming – I knew my answer even before the question was asked, but I asked for some time to be sure. 😁G: &nbsp;Ladies, word of advice, if you know the answer, just give it right there. The waiting journey was quite something. But I made sure we kept the friendship and communications ongoing.&nbsp;L: Things were not weird though – Gideon had never verbalised his feelings for me, so even after the proposal, we were able to keep the friendship. After about a month, I was ready to give my answer.G: &nbsp;It was her graduation day, and she had requested that we meet. I was not quite sure what to expect, but I had faith. I thought long and hard that morning and decided to pull my wildcard. I put my intentions in black and white, and for the first time I said the three magical words. Figure out what they are😎L: Guys, guys! I was so excited and confused at the same time, I kept moving around the house as if with a goal yet without one altogether.&nbsp;I couldn’t wait for time to give my response, but I waited.G: &nbsp;Loise and I have been courting for more than 32 months, and are still excited to do life together. With your support in prayers, service and finances, we can make this goal a beautiful reality by God's grace.L: Yes, we are happy to have you share in our story, and to encourage a heart looking for love that there is love – and the greatest of it is the Love of God.G: &nbsp;I don’t want to sound cheesy, but what I have learnt over time is that we are able to love others to the extent to which we accept the&nbsp;love of Christ. When we accept the love of Christ, He helps us to be gracious and loving to others.&nbsp;L: That has been us – catch more in the titbits section.

Story

Our Story

The in Between

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Wedding Party

How did you first meet? We first met in 2018 at a 3 day mentorship program, where we had also been assigned the same mentor. 😊

Who made the first move? How?Gideon. This came way later on after our first meeting (about 2 years later). Learn more from our story

What was your first date like? He asked me out for a burger- as a birthday treat🎂

What's your favourite activity together?Walks- we could do that any day any time. Yeah any time

What’s your favourite travel destination?&nbsp;Mmh... Our travel tastes are quite different.😀 And that has been the beauty about it. That grants us an opportunity to explore more. ✈️

Who’s the better cook? Gideon, but over time I have overtaken him😀. In my defence, his sister is a great cook.👩‍🍳

What’s the most spontaneous thing you've done together? During one holiday, Loise decided to secretly escort me home (Naivasha). It was a festive season. Unfortunately we came into a heavy a snarl up somewhere on the way, we hence got there very late and for that reason, she couldn't travel back home. Thank God for an aunt who stays around. It ended up being probably the best festive season for her😂.

Who’s more likely to plan a surprise?&nbsp;Loise

Who’s the early bird and who’s the night owl?&nbsp;We are both night owls, but Loise does better with mornings. The opposite is true😄

What’s the best food you have taken together/what food would you take again and again?&nbsp;One of us thinks it's Lamb chops🍖, the other BBQ Chicken🍗, we'll not tell you further :-)

Who’s the more adventurous eater?&nbsp;That will be Gideon

What’s a hobby we’ve picked up together? Nature walks

What’s one thing we’re both really passionate about?Social Transformation

What’s our favourite way to celebrate milestones?Gideon likes getaways to reflect😄, Loise likes to celebrate them with friends🎉

What is one great thing both of you agree on or are on the same page about?Our faith in Christ and our core convictions that spring from it. This shared commitment guides our decisions, strengthens our bond, and is something we hold as non-negotiable in our journey together

What’s the best advice you’ve received as a couple?Love is more a matter of will than emotions. If you have a will to love, you will love even when emotions fade away (and they sometime do). To love is a deliberate choice you make.❤️

Titbits

Travelling

All You Need to Know

When is the RSVP deadline?11th November 2024

How should I plan my outfit?We’d love you to wear your best and feel fabulous! Just a heads-up, the weather might be a bit chilly, so you may want to bring a cozy layer to stay comfortable.

Can I bring a plus-one?Absolutely! We’d love for you to bring a guest to celebrate with us. Please be sure to include their name when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Are children welcome?Yes, children are welcome! We’re excited to have your little ones join us in the celebration. Just indicate that in the RSVP form. Feel free to bring what you need to make their experience enjoyable.

Are there designated parking areas for guests? Yes, there is sufficient parking available at Leilani Gardens for everyone.

How Can I get to the Venue?Leilani Gardens is located in the outskirts of Kikuyu Town,We don’t have transportation arranged, but if you’re using public transport, you can travel from Kikuyu town, with further directions provided upon request. For those driving, the venue is just a 5-minute drive from Kikuyu town. You can find the exact location using the Google pin below.<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5Q3MPLWawwnPqFE9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5Q3MPLWawwnPqFE9</a>

What time should I arrive?The church service begins at 10:00am, so we recommend arriving by 15-30 minutes to ensure you have plenty of time to settle in. Refer to the schedule for details.

What time does the reception end?The reception will wind down at around 3:30pm. But feel free to stay and enjoy until then—there will be plenty of dancing and fun!

I have a question not answered here, how do I contact you?&nbsp;Didn't quite find what you were looking for? Please WhatsApp/ Call us on 0725702428 or via our personal numbers.

Q & A

Welcome to our gift registry. Your presence at our wedding is sufficient for us. But for those of you who are stubborn😄, below is a small list to help you think through gifts.

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Treasure Chest

registry

Leilani Gardens is located in the outskirts of Kikuyu town. We do not have transportation arranged. But if you’re using public means, once you get to Kikuyu town, there is are is a way to get to the venue, with further directions to be provided upon request. For those driving, the venue is a 5-minute drive from Kikuyu town. You can find the exact location using the Google pin below.<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5Q3MPLWawwnPqFE9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://g.co/kgs/nKewg2i</a>

Gideon & Loise

Gideon & Loise

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All You Need to Know