Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Saint Theresa Of Infant Jesus Church

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Julie and Justin's story began in 2021, amidst the virtual backdrop of an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) meeting. Justin, serving as the younger member chair, organized a virtual event connecting the Corpus Christi branch with the Kingsville Student Chapter. Julie, then a student member on the cusp of graduation, was at her friend Sydney's house for the meeting, playing with Sydney&#8217;s dog, Turnip, in view of the camera.
 
Justin noticed the playful interaction and, intrigued, sent Julie a message asking if she was playing with the dog. Their conversation sparked, and Justin, seized by the moment, asked her out. Their first date was at Big House BBQ in Kingsville, Texas, where they shared laughter and stories, laying the foundation for what would become a deep and enduring relationship.
 
As their romance blossomed, Justin was soon sent to New York for offshore drilling, leaving Julie in kingsville to finish her Bachelor's Degree. This time apart helped them come to the conclusion they didn't want to be separated again. So when Justin returned to Corpus Christi they decided to move into the house Justin was renting together.
 
 
In December 2022, their love found a new home when they bought a house together and welcomed a new dog, Sweet Baby Ranger, into their lives. A year later, on the anniversary of that milestone, Justin proposed, marking the beginning of their next chapter together with a promise of forever.

Meet Justin Michael Buchen, a proud product of Los Fresnos, Texas, who took his talents to Texas A&amp;M University at Kingsville, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics in 2019. You'll find him living his best life at the beach, tending to a bonfire or BBQ, probably dreaming up new ways to make his grilling more epic. 
 
Justin is a master of the outdoors, hunting or fishing you name it he knows how to do it or look up a YouTube video on it. If he's not found in nature or playing Xbox, he's either fixing something or breaking something but either way it's a new&nbsp; project on his sleeve.

On paper, Julie-Ann Michelle Adams May might seem like a hometown girl with her birth certificate and degree both stamped Kingsville, Texas. But don't be fooled! Thanks to her dad's army career, she's a world traveler at heart. Her childhood was a whirlwind tour from Germany to Kansas. She kicked off her college adventure in El Paso to keep close to family, but eventually returned to her roots at Texas A&amp;M University at Kingsville, where she snagged a Bachelor&#8217;s in 2021 and a partner in all things in Justin Buchen.
 
Julie&#8217;s got a zest for life that&#8217;s hard to match. She's all about exploring new destinations, trying the latest food fads, and soaking up the sun at the beach. Whether she's listening to Taylor Swift like it&#8217;s nobody&#8217;s business, cozying up by a fire, or whipping up culinary magic in the kitchen, she's living her best life. When she&#8217;s not off on an adventure or stirring up something tasty, you&#8217;ll find her binge-watching favorite shows, losing herself in an audiobook, or snuggling with her dog, Ranger or playfully teasing Justin because someone has to do it she would say.

Our Story

Photos

Rangers birthday is November 14th.His number one love is food. His number one hobby is annoying everyone in the house. He enjoys leaving the house for any reason.He also enjoys hunting. His favorite snack is anything he's not supposed to have.

Ranger 

Her birthday is November 19th . She enjoys getting out of the house for any reason.She is a terrible cuddler. She would enjoy hunting if it wasn't for the guns.

Quarantine ask Qora

Her&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;is&nbsp;January&nbsp;19th.She&nbsp;enjoys&nbsp;eating&nbsp;food&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;involve&nbsp;vegetables&nbsp;or&nbsp;blueberries.&nbsp;She's&nbsp;allergic&nbsp;to&nbsp;cinnamon.She&nbsp;Loves&nbsp;to&nbsp;bark.She&nbsp;loves&nbsp;to&nbsp;try&nbsp;and&nbsp;go&nbsp;home&nbsp;with&nbsp;other&nbsp;people.She&nbsp;Sheds&nbsp;everywhere.

Holly

DOG'S

Q + A

This Hotel is about 10 minutes from the reception location and about 30 minutes from the church where the ceremony will be held.

WoodSpring Suites Harlingen

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harlingen, TX

Hampton Inn & Suites Harlingen

Travel

Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets is a 578,000-square-foot shopping center located in Mercedes, Texas, located on Interstate 2. It is owned and managed by Simon Property Group and is part of Simon's Premium Outlets family of outlet malls. The shopping center has 140 stores. It is about 15 minutes from Harlingen.

Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets

Topgolf is a fun thing to kill time. It is about 40 minutes to an hour away from Harlingen. Food and drinks are available while you play.

Topgolf Pharr

Pharr’s Main Event is a hub for all the fun and games you could ever want. They have billiards, bowling, and an arcade that has over 100 games both retro and modern. It is about 40 minutes to an hour away from Harlingen.

Main Event Pharr

Massey’s Gun Shop and Range is home to the longest rifle range in South Texas. You can rent and shoot a long list of guns. It is about 40 minutes to an hour from Harlingen and about 25 minutes from SpaceX Launch Facility and Boca Chica Beach.

Julie-Ann & Justin

Julie-Ann & Justin

J&J

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–9:00 PM

Reception