Piazza in the Village

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Our Love Story

Our love story began back in 2011. Makenzie was a waitress at a restaurant in Grapevine, Texas. One evening as closing time approached, Jason and two of his best friends TJ and&nbsp;Carlos walked into the restaurant each carrying a motorcycle helmet and took a seat in the back. Makenzie's attention was immediately caught, and as&nbsp;she served them each a sweet iced tea, she served&nbsp;Jason up some sweet flirtatious banter. After just a few motorcycle rides and some&nbsp;late night talks on the balcony,&nbsp;they became inseparable. They discovered a mutual love of the outdoors (in small doses for Makenzie) four-wheeling, fishing, and like-minded views on life, faith, and family--and the rest&nbsp;is history! Seven years worth of memories and just a few months ago, Jason finally popped the question! After spending the entire day with his daughters,&nbsp;Madison and Maicie, driving from jewelry store to jewelry store all across the metroplex to pick-out the perfect ring, that evening he got down on one knee -&nbsp;In front of their&nbsp;three children,&nbsp;Madison, Maicie, and&nbsp;Ryder (who they&nbsp;welcomed into the world together&nbsp;in June of 2017)... And.&nbsp;She. Said.&nbsp;YES! They can't wait for this exciting new chapter to begin!

How it Began

Our Story

Web Broadcasting Instructions

Although we will miss you on our special day, we understand life sometimes gets in the way! Please follow&nbsp;these instructions if you would still like to watch from far away!

1. One week before the wedding visit the Piazza&nbsp;<a href="http://www.piazzainthevillage.com" target="_blank">home screen</a>. Choose the option for&nbsp;"Piazza in the Village" On the home screen, click on the "Live Video Cast" button located in the top right hand corner of the screen. If you can see a white screen, then you have the correct software. If you cannot see a white screen, the computer will prompt you on how to download the appropriate software, just follow the on-screen prompts.

2. The night of the event sign on to the Piazza <a href="http://www.piazzainthevillage.com" target="_blank">website</a>. Choose the option for&nbsp;"Piazza in the Village" On the home screen, click on the "Live Video Cast" button located in the top right hand corner of the screen. It will bring you to a black screen with a play button.

3. Make sure to CLICK&nbsp;the play button.

4. The live web broadcasting will begin. If it does not work, we may have not started the live web broadcasting yet. Please wait 5 minutes and try again.

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Mallory is Makenzie's younger sister and first friend. From playing with dolls, to fighting over clothes, and sharing secrets late at night, the&nbsp;older&nbsp;they get the closer&nbsp;they get! Mallory has a huge heart, beautiful smile,&nbsp;and a special love for all&nbsp;animals. Growing up Makenzie&nbsp;was convinced that some of the&nbsp;animals she kept in&nbsp;her room were really intended to keep&nbsp;Makenzie out. We are so excited and grateful for her to share this special day with us!

Mallory Gainer

Jamey is Jason's older brother, they met when he was born and Jason believes he gave him a hard time his whole life for being the favorite child out of the two of them. From throwing the ball to throwing punches Jamey and Jason are your typical All-American brothers who grew up to be best buds!&nbsp;We are so&nbsp;glad he is standing up their with us on this incredible day!

Jamey Black

Trey is Jason's cousin, being only two years younger than Jason they grew up more like brothers and still treat each other as such today.

Trey Black

Michaela and Makenzie met in high school freshman year and have been best friends ever since. They quickly bonded over their love for fun and sense of humor.&nbsp;Michaela is the life of the party and will likely be one of first out on the dance floor!

Michaela Nausner

Madison is Jason's oldest daughter who met Makenzie 7 years ago. Madison is outgoing, bright, loving and instantly welcomed Makenzie as apart of the family. Together they've been through a lot and it has only bonded them more. 

Madison Black

Carlos and Jason met 20 years ago and became more like family ever since the moment they met. They raised their daughters together and&nbsp;they both share a love for cars and the fast life! They were even&nbsp;together out riding their motorcycles&nbsp;the&nbsp;night Jason and Makenzie met!

Carlos Carvalho

Jeremy is Jason's business partner, turned friend, to brother. Business brought them together but their undeniable brotherhood has kept them together. Their shared faith, and love for their&nbsp;family and friends made them quickly inseparable!

Jeremy Thweatt

Maicie is Jason's youngest daughter and met Makenzie 7 years ago. They quickly became buddies and bonded over their shared love of crafts and baking sweet treats! Maicie's contagious smile and infectious laugh is likely to light up any room; just as it has our hearts!

Maicie Black

Kendall is Makenzie's cousin by birth, sister by choice (The Lord&nbsp;must have known&nbsp;their mothers couldn't handle them as sisters). They grew up down the street from one another&nbsp;and that made their&nbsp;summers together&nbsp;a blast! You can usually find Kendall flipping around&nbsp;upside down or&nbsp;on the side lines cheering for Texas Tech!

Kendall Billstone

Johnny is Jason's friend of 10 years, more like family to the both of us now. Johnny and Jason share a love of nature and fun together. Some of their favorite pastimes include four-wheeling, barbecuing,&nbsp;and seeing how fast they could get&nbsp;that old limo with the bull-horns on it&nbsp;to go!

Johnny Sargent

Jason and Bryan met in elementary school&nbsp;and have been good friends ever since. Growing up, they played&nbsp;baseball and road dirt bikes together.&nbsp;Their friendship is one of a kind and through distance now, they've managed to keep a close brotherhood and stay best friends.

Bryan Sparks

Kaylee is also&nbsp;Makenzie's cousin by birth, but sister by choice! When Makenzie got to babysit their days were filled&nbsp;trying to hide&nbsp;stray kittens around the house, eating way to many sweets, and playing school. Kaylee is an all-star tennis player and straight A student, she enjoys playing piano and loves to travel the world.

Kaylee Billstone

Charlotte a.k.a . "Charlie" is Makenzie's cousin. She is 3 years old and her piercing blue eyes and bubbly personality made her the perfect candidate for a perfectly adorable flower girl.

Charlotte Burch

Donovan is Makenzie's youngest cousin and his outgoing personality and spunk made him the perfect candidate for our ring bearer!

Donovan Burch

Lauren is Jason's second cousin. She is 6 years old and has a hilarious outgoing personality, she is always sure to capture a rooms full&nbsp;attention! 

Lauren Black

Ryder is the son of the bride & groom who has also been placed on ring patrol! He has captured our hearts over the past year and we are so proud to have him standing among us on this special day!

Ryder Black

Hayden is Jason's son by choice, Jason has been there since the day he was born and he is so proud of the young man he has become!

Hayden Grant

Jeremiah and Jason met when they were 17 years old and have remained great friends ever since. He now has become more like family to us all.

Makenzie & Jason

Makenzie & Jason

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