Joshua & Joshua

December 20, 2025 • Stevenson, WA
219 Days To Go!

Joshua & Joshua

December 20, 2025 • Stevenson, WA
219 Days To Go!

Over A Decade In The Making

Shelby and Josh’s story began at Centennial High School, but it took over a decade for their paths to cross again. A serendipitous match on Bumble rekindled their connection, sparking conversations that led to their first date. Josh picked Shelby up for an evening at McMenamins, followed by frozen yogurt and a viewing of Tangled—Shelby’s favorite movie, which Josh had somehow never seen. Their first big laugh? It came while sitting beside a hilariously phallic-shaped bush, setting the tone for the playful romance to come.

David and Chris Koch welcomed their first and favorite son, Joshua David Koch.

September 27, 1990

David and Chris Koch welcomed their first and favorite son, Joshua David Koch.
Duane and Becky Purvis celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Shelby Lynn Purvis.

January 09, 1992

Duane and Becky Purvis celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Shelby Lynn Purvis.
Justin Koch (Best Man and brother of the groom) and Shelby Purvis both graduated from Centennial High School. Yes, they even were in the same graduation photo!

June 08, 2010

Justin Koch (Best Man and brother of the groom) and Shelby Purvis both graduated from Centennial High School. Yes, they even were in the same graduation photo!
Shelby and Josh went on their first date. McMenamins, frozen yogurt, and Tangled made for an unforgettable evening

November 21, 2021

Shelby and Josh went on their first date. McMenamins, frozen yogurt, and Tangled made for an unforgettable evening
—and yes, that infamous shrub made its debut.

November 21, 2021

—and yes, that infamous shrub made its debut.
Shelby, a longtime hockey fan, invited Josh to a Teddy Bear Toss night. It was one of their first shared traditions.

December 11, 2021

Shelby, a longtime hockey fan, invited Josh to a Teddy Bear Toss night. It was one of their first shared traditions.
Josh, ever the thoughtful partner, wanted to share a meal with Shelby at her apartment but noticed she didn’t have a table. Determined to fix that, he found a free one and transformed it with paint, matching Shelby’s exact specifications. The result? A sparkly purple table perfect for their first meal together, a testament to Josh’s resourcefulness and love.

January 02, 2022

Josh, ever the thoughtful partner, wanted to share a meal with Shelby at her apartment but noticed she didn’t have a table. Determined to fix that, he found a free one and transformed it with paint, matching Shelby’s exact specifications. The result? A sparkly purple table perfect for their first meal together, a testament to Josh’s resourcefulness and love.
The pair took their first trip together to Leavenworth, Washington, indulging in far too many pretzels and falling deeper in love with every bite.

January 07, 2022

The pair took their first trip together to Leavenworth, Washington, indulging in far too many pretzels and falling deeper in love with every bite.
Josh revealed his knack for prop humor, proving he’s not just smart and handsome but also hilariously creative.

January 30, 2022

Josh revealed his knack for prop humor, proving he’s not just smart and handsome but also hilariously creative.
After getting a new car, Josh and Shelby took it for a spin around Columbia County, stopping to snap pictures and make memories. First chance the couple had they took a trip to the coast with the top down, both had crazy looking hair by the time they arrived.

March 05, 2022

After getting a new car, Josh and Shelby took it for a spin around Columbia County, stopping to snap pictures and make memories. First chance the couple had they took a trip to the coast with the top down, both had crazy looking hair by the time they arrived.
Josh takes a whirlwind trip to Colorado to visit Shelby during her time in United's training program. Even though it’s just for a day, the visit is packed with smiles, encouragement, and a much-needed break for Shelby. Josh wouldn’t miss the chance to support her as she takes on this exciting new chapter.

April 04, 2022

Josh takes a whirlwind trip to Colorado to visit Shelby during her time in United's training program. Even though it’s just for a day, the visit is packed with smiles, encouragement, and a much-needed break for Shelby. Josh wouldn’t miss the chance to support her as she takes on this exciting new chapter.
Josh begins meeting Shelby's family. From their first introduction, it’s clear the two share a love of good drinks.

April 11, 2022

Josh begins meeting Shelby's family. From their first introduction, it’s clear the two share a love of good drinks.
Shelby, along with her beloved dogs Sidney and Nova, moved in with Josh in St. Helens. The pups were thrilled to have a big yard to explore.

July 05, 2022

Shelby, along with her beloved dogs Sidney and Nova, moved in with Josh in St. Helens. The pups were thrilled to have a big yard to explore.
Shelby takes Josh to get his very first tattoo, making it a memory they’ll both carry forever—quite literally! Shelby also gets a tattoo that day from her favorite movie, Tangled.

July 15, 2022

Shelby takes Josh to get his very first tattoo, making it a memory they’ll both carry forever—quite literally! Shelby also gets a tattoo that day from her favorite movie, Tangled.
Their wanderlust took them to Disney World, fulfilling a shared dream.

November 13, 2022

Their wanderlust took them to Disney World, fulfilling a shared dream.
After a work trip to Florida, the couple spent magical days at Universal Studios before flying to New York.

February 03, 2023

After a work trip to Florida, the couple spent magical days at Universal Studios before flying to New York.
They soaked in the lights (and smells) of Times Square and explored the city together.

February 05, 2023

They soaked in the lights (and smells) of Times Square and explored the city together.
Josh’s talent for Halloween costumes continued to shine, winning family contests with his imaginative concepts and flawless execution.

July 29, 2023

Josh’s talent for Halloween costumes continued to shine, winning family contests with his imaginative concepts and flawless execution.
The adventure continued with Disneyland Paris, where Josh proclaimed the rides the best of all the Disney parks.

September 10, 2023

The adventure continued with Disneyland Paris, where Josh proclaimed the rides the best of all the Disney parks.
A few days later, Shelby and Joshua head into Paris for a few days on the town where they saw many amazing sites including the Paris catacombs.

September 12, 2023

A few days later, Shelby and Joshua head into Paris for a few days on the town where they saw many amazing sites including the Paris catacombs.
After Paris, Shelby and Joshua take the train to London for a few days before Josh heads to Germany and Shelby heads back to the U.S. While in London Shelby and Joshua rode the Big Red tour bus all around town and ate as much Fish and Chips as they could.

September 16, 2023

After Paris, Shelby and Joshua take the train to London for a few days before Josh heads to Germany and Shelby heads back to the U.S. While in London Shelby and Joshua rode the Big Red tour bus all around town and ate as much Fish and Chips as they could.
The couple visited Disneyland California to celebrate the holiday season, reveling in the festive spirit and thrilling rides.

November 14, 2023

The couple visited Disneyland California to celebrate the holiday season, reveling in the festive spirit and thrilling rides.
Nova, their ever-enthusiastic husky, became Josh's trusty (and often playful) assistant as he tackled the ambitious project of laying new floors throughout the house. Despite Josh’s demanding work and school schedule, the project spanned over a year, with Nova ensuring every plank was inspected, every tool supervised, and every break filled with wagging tails and encouragement.

December 28, 2023

Nova, their ever-enthusiastic husky, became Josh's trusty (and often playful) assistant as he tackled the ambitious project of laying new floors throughout the house. Despite Josh’s demanding work and school schedule, the project spanned over a year, with Nova ensuring every plank was inspected, every tool supervised, and every break filled with wagging tails and encouragement.
Back in Florida for another work trip, Josh finally had to break it to Shelby: the mouse had taken too much. Shelby has yet to forgive him.

January 13, 2024

Back in Florida for another work trip, Josh finally had to break it to Shelby: the mouse had taken too much. Shelby has yet to forgive him.
Josh and Shelby began building a dream home in Texas while Josh chased an exciting career opportunity. Though the adventure didn’t pan out as planned, Josh treasures Shelby’s unwavering support and willingness to follow him anywhere.

July 24, 2024

Josh and Shelby began building a dream home in Texas while Josh chased an exciting career opportunity. Though the adventure didn’t pan out as planned, Josh treasures Shelby’s unwavering support and willingness to follow him anywhere.
As part of his business degree program, Josh takes an art class—a humanities elective that pushes him outside his comfort zone. For his final project, he spends nearly 20 hours creating a heartfelt drawing of himself and Shelby holding a lantern from Tangled, inspired by a cherished photo from their trip to Disney World. The result is a labor of love, capturing a magical moment and showing just how much Shelby lights up his world.

August 14, 2024

As part of his business degree program, Josh takes an art class—a humanities elective that pushes him outside his comfort zone. For his final project, he spends nearly 20 hours creating a heartfelt drawing of himself and Shelby holding a lantern from Tangled, inspired by a cherished photo from their trip to Disney World. The result is a labor of love, capturing a magical moment and showing just how much Shelby lights up his world.
Josh and Shelby begin exploring the idea of moving from Saint Helens to Sandy, excited at the thought of being closer to their families. The move represents more than just a change of address—it’s a chance to create new memories surrounded by the people they love most.

November 21, 2024

Josh and Shelby begin exploring the idea of moving from Saint Helens to Sandy, excited at the thought of being closer to their families. The move represents more than just a change of address—it’s a chance to create new memories surrounded by the people they love most.
Three years after asking Shelby to be his girlfriend, Josh proposed in Leavenworth, the site of their first adventure together.

November 26, 2024

Three years after asking Shelby to be his girlfriend, Josh proposed in Leavenworth, the site of their first adventure together.