Our story begins 13 years ago in a small town bar (like many other couples?) Lexi took a casual job running the DJ booth at The Zoo while she was studying for her real estate license. This night was going like the others, until a handsome young guy with a great smile hobbled through the door. Shawn was on crutches and just came from the hospital, looking for a cold beer.

To rewind, Shawns night started out at the Mannville Bar having drinks with friends and his brothers. The infamous punching bag machine looked pretty tempting for Shawn to try out. Only he wanted to give it a go with his foot instead of his fist. Naturally this ended how many could imagine, with an injury. Shawn's brother Dusty drove him to the Vermilion Hospital to be checked out. After Shawn was done he called a cab to head to the Zoo, he knew the Sweeney sisters who run the bar would help him out with a beer or two.

Back to the moment! Shawn hobbles in and asks Bobbi-Jo for a beer and a ride home. She hands him a beer and tells him No to a ride home from her. But she tells him that Lexi can leave work early if she'll give you a ride. The night was pretty slow, getting to leave work? Heck Yah, I'm in. Just a short ride then i'm on my way home. I've never seen Shawn before so I asked her if he was alright and if I would be safe. She gives the thumbs up. Okay broken foot man, get in my car. I ask him where he lives, thinking it would be a few km's. He tells me Mannville. OH BOY, what did i get myself into?

Here i am driving a town away. The drive goes well, this guy is charming, even through the pain of a broken foot. He directs me to where he is going, however it's not his house, it's the Mannville Bar. His friend and brother are inside waiting for him. He convinces me that I should join him in the bar for a drink (or a pepsi as he would soon come to find out). This guy has a gift for persuading a severe introvert to walk into a bar full of strangers. Inside I find one person that I know and can talk to, phew!

The night proceeds on and we hang out more. I leave my phone number before heading back to Vermilion, unsure if this chance encounter would lead to more. Shawn messaged the next morning and asked for a date. The rest is history, and now you are here! It may have taken 13 (almost 14) years, but we are making it officially official!

L&S

Wedding Day