Wedding Day

The BIBLE Baptist Church

Ceremony

Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

The way Josh and Emma met could only have been of the Lord. Emma moved down to Deland, Fl. in 2018, from Minnesota, where she grew up, with her family to attend a local church. Josh, after living with his family on the mission field in Bulgaria, moved to Florida after graduating from high school in 2020. He came to Deland because he wanted to attend the Bible Baptist Deland School of the Bible. Josh and Emma met each other one of the first times he was at the church, but they didn’t become very close friends right away. They didn’t really like each other very much at first, Josh thought Emma was too silly and Emma thought Josh was too serious; they did spend quite a lot of time around each other however, because they had mutual friends. 	In the beginning of 2021, Josh and Emma started to realize that they really enjoyed being around each other and started to talk more, especially after nightly Bible school classes. On April 28th, 2021, Josh asked Emma’s father, if he could date her; Josh actually asked Emma to be his girlfriend that same night because he couldn’t wait to ask her!&nbsp; 	Over the course of 11 months of dating, Josh and Emma had fallen in love, grown very close to one another, and knew that it was the Lord’s will for them to spend the rest of their lives together. From the beginning of their relationship, they dated with the intention of one day getting married, so it was only a matter of time!		On March 25th, 2022, Josh asked Emma to marry him, and she (most excitedly and a little tearfully) said yes!!! They are so excited to start their lives together and are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for them!! :)

Our Story

Photos

Heather Jenson

Daniel Kessler

Sister-in-law of the bride/friend of the bride and groom

Kiersten Jenson

Jacob Jenson

Kensey Kessler

Cameron Fair

Samantha Jenson

Michael Odom

Ruth Thoma

AJ Fair

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near Stetson UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites DeLand - near University, you'll be centrally located in DeLand, within a 5-minute drive of Stetson University and DeLand Naval Air Station Museum.  This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Blue Spring State Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Jackson Lane Memorial Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  DeLand Naval Air Station Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Jackson Lane Memorial Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi  First Presbyterian Church - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi  Plymouth Avenue Christian Church - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi  Museum of Art - Deland - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi  Stetson University - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Gillespie Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  AdventHealth DeLand - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Sunflower Park - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi  Sands Theatre Center - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi  First United Methodist Church - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Eastside Park and Playground - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Deland Church of The Nazarene - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi  St. Peter Catholic Church - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Cypress Lake Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  The nearest airports are:Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) - 29.5 km / 18.4 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 44.7 km / 27.8 mi The preferred airport for Comfort Inn & Suites DeLand - near University is Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB). Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in DeLand? This hotel has facilities measuring 364 square feet (34 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Comfort Inn & Suites DeLand - near University

Near Stetson UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 39-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in DeLand, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Deland is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Art - Deland and Stetson University.  This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Lake George State Forest and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Blue Spring State Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  DeLand Naval Air Station Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  First Presbyterian Church - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Museum of Art - Deland - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi  Stetson University - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi  Gillespie Museum - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi  Jackson Lane Memorial Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  AdventHealth DeLand - 3 km / 1.8 mi  Sunflower Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Sands Theatre Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi  First United Methodist Church - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi  Plymouth Avenue Christian Church - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  St. Peter Catholic Church - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Greater Union First Baptist Church - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Liberty Independent Baptist Church - 4 km / 2.5 mi  African American Museum of Arts - 4 km / 2.5 mi  The nearest airports are:Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 53.3 km / 33.1 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Deland is Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB). Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in DeLand? This hotel has 650 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.At Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Deland, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Deland

Near Stetson UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in DeLand, Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown is in the historical district, a 5-minute walk from Stetson University and 7 minutes by foot from Museum of Art - Deland.  This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Stetson Mansion and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Blue Spring State Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Sunflower Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Stetson University - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Gillespie Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Sands Theatre Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  First United Methodist Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Museum of Art - Deland - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  First Presbyterian Church - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  St. Peter Catholic Church - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Greater Union First Baptist Church - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  African American Museum of Arts - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Bill Dreggors Park - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi  Melching Field - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi  Spec Martin Municipal Stadium - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Chisholm Center Playground - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi  Jackson Lane Memorial Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 89.2 km / 55.5 mi Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 49.5 km / 30.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown.

Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Joshua & Emma

Joshua & Emma

J&E

Wedding Day

2:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception