Weston Gardens In Bloom

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

With a sarcastic tone and a cheeky smile…… The first words I ever said to Ashley and Byron after numerous suggestions and request to meet their friend was “I’m good…..” There I was 35, successful, magical pink house, incredible friends, a hallmark style pillar of the community. I had almost 20 years of dating experience that told me I didn’t need to meet their friend. For the better part of a year, Blue visits were accompanied with a plea to appeal to my inner hopeless romantic. On more han one occasion, we were but a slight circumstance from meeting. The type of last minute minutia that in hindsight were obvious excuses. Ashley; at her most persistent peak assured me that we were bound to hit it off because we are both interesting, intelligent, successful and also really weird……… A statement to this day conjures up more questions for me. The thing about being confidently stubborn with a preconceived idea for your life is that fate doesn’t care; it just needs time and opportunity. February 7 Ashley sent me a text: “What are you doing on Saturday? Jeremie has been single for a while now. What about going to medieval times? You available?” to which I replied “medieval times??… OK sure but no expectations”. A week of less than enthusiastic back-and-forth resulted in a plan for a group of us to go ax throwing. Super Bowl weekend, February 2023 kicked off with a a hilarious and shockingly unsuccessful Friday night of horoscope speed dating at Rahr and sons with Erin. Disappointed that I did not find the cosmic connection I was looking for this libra reluctantly got ready for a night of ax throwing. I was most definitely on time as always and found myself in a line in the lobby. The large group in front of me excited to start their evening were yelling over each other while acknowledging, they heard the safety briefing. I backed into the person behind me and made a comment about how some people probably shouldn’t be encouraged to throw weaponry. Affirming “yeah” from him assured me I was right. I headed to the lanes and found my friends. Within moments, we were accompanied by lobby guy. It felt like he towered over me, his long red waves peeking from a messy pony behind his head. What an intriguing person just by first glance, we got situated, and proceeded to hurl weaponry to our heart’s delight. I wish I could say that it was love at first sight but the evening played out more like a summer shower. As soon as it started to roll in, there was a shift. The atmosphere changes and every sense is excited. The best summer showers surround you in Sunshine while kisses of water droplets fall heavy on your skin. A summer storm is refreshing and powerful that rolls in lightly and drifts away leaving you feeling good , refreshed. Introductions and shallow banter gave away to genuine conversation, interest, and excitement. By the end of the night, showered in metaphorical kisses of sunshine, I felt like a better version of me. My senses never wanna be away from everything that Jeremie is and all the incredible things we will grow to be.

Her Version:

Its always nice to think your relationship can be summed up in a word or a phrase. “Love at First Site”, “Strong”, {Interest your favorite here}. However if you were to take the journey of how Kelci and I have reached this point you would have to make several stops in your dictionary. If you wanted to attempt to define the journey Kelci and I took just to meet the first word you would be looking for is obstinance. You see as you grow “older and wiser” you start to legitimately believe that you are getting smarter and making better decisions in your life, you feel you can quickly judge a situation or recommendation and determine the outcome, only to be humbled in an instant. I feel I have lived a majority of my life making decent decisions, save for a few that many those reading this will immediately recognize. The issue with being presumptuous is you don’t know the opportunities you cost yourself. Kelci’s sheer existence has shown me this. Before I met Kelci I was living what I believed was a happy single life. I had my dogs, my gaming chair (folding lawn chair in the Livingroom), my cars and I was good. It was going to take something truly special for that grade A gaming chair to be retired. I could have told you with the utmost confidence that the “out there”, hippie, liberal, Jewish friend of a friend was not about to be the one that did it. No way. To give some substance to this, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to acknowledge that you cannot thank good friends enough. For longer than a year I was told over and over that “you need to meet this girl”, to which I quickly and politely declined. I had heard what I needed to hear, there was no need to meet. While there may be a girl out there, this surely was not “the one”. Through a significant amount of persistence, some backroom negotiations, and some straight up lying, our friends did eventually get us to meet. Here is where the word used to describe our journey would shift, and now could be summed up with a much different word – Humbled. Meeting Kelci was one of the most humbling experiences I hope to ever experience in life. While I had agreed to meet, I knew how this would end and was ready for the evening to end before it started. Then all of the sudden in walks this blond bombshell who draws all the attention of the room. Is THIS the girl they were talking about? She immediately inserts herself into the group starts shine. One liners, jokes, and a smile that disarms you in a way that you don’t realize your guard was down until days later. Through a whirlwind night of axe throwing, food and drinks, pit stops, and dive bars my interest was truly peaked. This was not the person that was described to me at all… even though it was. I would not realize for some time that the description was not the issue, but my own egotism. After an amazing evening I was left with a much different word or phrase in my mind – WTF. What just happened? The next few days we saw each other every opportunity that we could and I immediately started to fall for this girl, as much as that was not possible. Then as quickly as it all had started, she left for Africa. Yes, Africa. Why? Because Kelci. This is where you could backtrack in your dictionary a look up - Amazed. This girl is amazing. Over about 2 weeks of separation I prepared for a weekend trip with friends, on the weekend she was supposed to come back. Long story short she found her way out to me on this trip. Once she arrived she immediately climbed up in my home built off road toy and we set of for trails that would leave most people questioning life decisions. It was from this moment I feel that even though the story was just starting, it was already written. In the few short years we have been together we have a lifetime of photos lining the hallway, including that first day in the jeep. While I could easily write an entire novel of our experience from that day to now, your just going to have to ask and find out for yourself. To all who are here to join us I will leave you with a different word – Honored. We are honored that all of you are part of our journey to this point, are here to share this momentous occasion, and look forward to the many many years to come of redefining what true love really is.

His Version 

Our Story

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Erin Louis

TJ Tidmore

"Kelci and I have shared a friendship that has lasted since we were 12, growing through every stage of life together. No matter the distance of time apart Kelci has been my unwavering supporter through every challenge and triumph. Saying YES to standing beside her on her wedding day is an honor beyond words."

Megan Fannin

 Godwin Abowo

"In 2019 I wandered into a magical pink house in Fairmount, the home of a friend of a friend. Inside I met Kelci, in her element hosting an eclectic gathering. I didn’t know it then, but it was the start of a friendship that would take me around the world, bring me countless hours of laughter, access to an endless supply of Tums, an encounter with a domesticated opossum, and so much more. I am so honored to be a part of Kelci’s next adventure."

Emily Sliz

Mudiaga Ewrudje

"I said yes, because I've known Kelci for more than 8 years and her joy and enthusiasm for life is infectious. It's a no-brainer to be with her while she gets to say yes to marrying the person who brings her joy and enthusiasm for life. Can't wait to celebrate my very good friend and her next part of her journey."

Assiatu Bah

Joseph Yehle

"I said yes, because ....Well I love you. We are friends because I kinda forced you to love me after I stole Mae while you were circumnavigating the globe on a cruise ship. When you came back I was invading you life. 16 years later I kinda forced you to meet Jeremie......... So in a nutshell you had no choice it was destiny!"

Ashley Blue

Byron Blue

"Kelci was the best neighbor ever! We met in 2016 in Fort Worth and were fast friends. During the years we lived next to Kelci, I remember waking Saturday mornings and making plans for the day with Reilly. Some examples: waffles with Kelci, thrifting with Kelci, drinks with Kelci."

Tori Shepard

Wedding Party

REMEMBER* the ceremony and reception are expected to be completely outside. Check weather when planning your attire and be advised that it is a 1930's garden; uneven surfaces, grass and gravel are throughout the space. Wear comfortable shoes or venture at your own risk.&nbsp; In case of rain we will move under the venues event tent; the floor is still gravel and uneven.

Q + A

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Love Field

We have NOT set a room block, however this is the most practical choice for places to stay. It is conveniently located right off the highway 10miles from the venue about a 20min drive. ********UBBER TO THE WEDDING********There are hotels closer to the venue but currently there is A LOT of construction in the area off I20 and it is a pain in the ass. This hotel is also 2miles from Sunday recovery Brunch.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Worth - Burleson

Travel

Our story grew in the Near Southside of Fort Worth and we encourage folks to take a stroll down Magnolia grab a snack on a patio and enjoy the community.&nbsp;Magnolia has something for everyone from Mexican, BBQ, Pizza, Vegan, Pubs, Ice cream and Wine bars.

If you haven't been to Fort Worth check out the Stockyards. Classic Fort Worth experience.

Stockyards Museum

A fantastic stop in downtown if you need to kill some time in your day.

Fort Worth Water Gardens

If your staying in downtown be sure to check out the square.

Sundance Square

Things to Do

Registry

***Recovery Brunch***

Many of you are traveling quite the distance and we want to show our gratitude with as much time to visit as possible. We will be hosting a recovery brunch on Sunday for those we may not have gotten enough time with at the wedding and those who had too much fun. Old Texas Brewing Co. 112 West Ellison Street, Burleson, TX 76028 10AM- 12 on the rooftop* <a href="https://burleson.oldtexasbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Texas Brewing Co. Burleson - Old Town, Burleson, TX</a>

Sunday Funday!

We are registered at: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/Cox2Harvey We also appreciate a personal gift idea or experience; you know us!

Jeremie & Kelci

Jeremie & Kelci

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