Mayhew Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Although I knew Larry was a friend of Mike's I would have never imagined almost 16 years after meeting, we would be engaged. That's probably because I don't even remember meeting him the first time in 2005 lol. He swears that he and Mike came to a basketball game with Rachel and I at IUPUI, but that part is a bit fuzzy for me. I do remember meeting him again while hanging out with Rachel and Mike in Indianapolis, a couple years later. We hadn't even had a full conversation at this point, nor had we ever exchanged numbers..... so clearly we weren't on each other's radars. I don't recall crossing paths for the next several years. Then fast forward to 2015: the night of Mike and Rachel's wedding rehearsal. Larry was definitely looking handsome, so I jokingly mentioned it to Rachel. She then tells me that Larry was also checking me out. At this point it was a mutual attraction! The next day at the wedding we were flirting the entire time, from the wedding shuttle all the way to the post-wedding after party. And the rest is history...he was in love haha.In all seriousness, we've had to maintain our relationship after 5 years of long distance dating, his sacrifice relocating to Fort Wayne, transferring jobs, and buying a home together in the midst of all of this.It's definitely been an adventurous 6 years, but I am so proud of us for overcoming all of our obstacles for our ultimate goal of marriage!

Her Story...

Want to hear a great love story? Good! Because I have one, like a really good one! So let me tell you about it.I met Toots the first time back in 2005, December I believe. Me and Mike went to IUPUI and we met up with her and Rachel. There wasn't much interaction between us, but for some reason that memory stuck with me. We wouldn't see each other again until September 2014. Just like before, there wasn't much there. But you know what they say, 3rd time's the charm! Our 3rd meeting was August 2015 during the weekend of Mike and Rachel's wedding. I really can't explain what it was, but things were just different that time. The attraction was stronger, the interest was higher, the connection was as if we had already formed a friendship.From that weekend forward, we began dating long distance as she was in Fort Wayne and I was still in Gary. It was tough and challenging, but she was worth every trip taken and every mile driven. I realized quickly that this was something real, something special, something to hold on to. For the next 4yrs and 3 months we formed a friendship/relationship that carried us through several ups and downs. Happy to say there was plenty more ups than downs. Then in November 2019, I moved to Fort Wayne, transferred job locations, and we bought our 1st house together.Now here we are, with nearly 6yrs in the rear view and a lifetime ahead of us, and I'm looking forward to every single day!

His Story...

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Our Photo Timeline

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Our Story

Our ceremony will be held at Bliss Wedding Chapel. TRANSPORTATION: A shuttle will pick-up all wedding guests at Ballys hotel. You are required to ride the shuttle to ensure all guests arrive at the chapel at the same time. The shuttle will leave at 3:00pm, sharp! *Please look out for communication via our Facebook page for details on which hotel entrance to go to for shuttle pick-up.

Bliss Wedding Chapel

After the ceremony the shuttle will drop guests off at the Palazzo Hotel at 5:00pm You may use this time to play a few rounds at the casino or have a drink at the bar - but please make your way to our private room at Grand Lux Cafe by 6pm to be seated. The menu will consist of: APPETIZERS: · Mini Prime Cheeseburgers · Volcano Shrimp · Buffalo Chicken Rolls SALAD: · Caesar ENTREES (Choice of 1): · BBQ Salmon · Shrimp &amp; Chicken Jambalaya · Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken DESSERT: · Wedding Cake

Grand Lux Cafe at the Palazzo

Ceremony Details

Travel Dates

Friday June 10th - Tuesday June 14th. (The ceremony and dinner are on Monday, June 13th.) You are more than welcome to come and spend all four days with us, or however many days works best for you. ________________________________________

Although you are not required to book this hotel, this is where we have setup room discounts for our guests. This is also where the shuttle will pick up all guests on June 13th to transport us to the ceremony and dinner. ____________________________________________ To get the discounted rates, you must book using the link below:

Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Hotel Info

Photos

Shawnta is my niece. She is only 8 months younger than me so we've been more like sisters, since we were born!

Shawnta Warfield Beck

Rachel and I became friends when we both attended IUPUI in 2005. We've been best friends ever since!

Rachel Woods

Mike and I became close friends when we were teammates and roommates playing football together at Indiana State University. 

Mike Woods

Asim and I are cousins and grew up together. Being only 4 months a part in age, we were always very close as kids.  

Asim Simmons

My 12 year old daughter,  my world, my baby!

Brooklynn Deane

This little man holding the duty of ring bearer is my son and heir to the throne.

Larry & LaQuandra

Larry & LaQuandra

L&L

Mayhew Wedding Day