TLDR

We saw each other from across the room, and took a chance on happiness and love.

HOW WE MET

Imagine a warm evening in early March - You're driving over to a friend's house to celebrate a birthday party. There's food, drinks, friends standing around in the kitchen, and laughter everywhere.

Before the party, our Bride and Groom were both looking towards new horizons - - Joey had a fresh haircut and a pending EMT-certification, while Leanne was finishing her graduate program and healing her heart. In their individual journeys to level-up their lives, Joey and Leanne were set on to having fun at their friend's birthday. It was time to party.

As the night took off, Leanne and Joey's eyes kept meeting from across the room. Eventually, Leanne went up to invite him to a drinking game in the kitchen. After some Soju and dark liquor shots, the couple found some quiet time to chat. To this day, friends recall them talking and laughing for hours. For the couple, time stood still.

In time, the night came to an end with Leanne and Joey going their separate ways. Even though they never exchanged numbers, their friends made plans to set them up...

Then, three or so months after their first meeting, Leanne and Joey were reunited. He got her number from mutual friends, and asked her to hangout, one-on-one. (!!)

Their first date was Red Robin Burgers and Liquid Fusion Boba Tea -- After chatting for a while, Joey confessed that he really liked Leanne and wanted to see her again. She agreed, with a flushed face and butterflies in her stomach.

You may or may not know this dear reader -- Upon Joey's confession, Leanne said that she wanted to take it slow because she wasn't sure if she was ready to go out with someone seriously. With tenderness and a kind smile, Joey said, "That's okay, I'll win you over."

He succeeded to say the least. Together, our Bride and Groom seek (and hope) to live happily ever after.

Psalm 143:8

"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you lift up my soul."

Meaning: This Bible verse talks about God's love for humankind. It reminds readers that it is through the outpouring of God's love that people have the power to share love with each other.

We kindly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you in advance for your gifts! ❤️ Leanne and Joey