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Mary & Josiah

Sunday, February 22, 2026 • Republic, Missouri

Mary & Josiah

Sunday, February 22, 2026 • Republic, Missouri

Our Story

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I remember when I first laid eyes on Mary. I knew I was falling in love. I did not know that, at the time, I had met the love of my life. I was so awkward on our first date, but I got her to go out with me again and again and again. Eventually, I got brave enough to ask her to be my girlfriend. We have had many dates and adventures. We have had some ups and downs. A little after two years of dating, I finally got wise enough to ask Mary to be my wife. It was the best and easiest decision I have ever made. To many more years of adventures and dates to come.

-Josiah

Josiah and I had our first date at Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium. My first impression of him was that he was a little bit nerdy and that he wasn’t really interested in me. Despite me getting that impression, he kept asking me to go on more dates and I reluctantly agreed. The more dates we went on, the more I saw him open up. I remember the first date that I got him to open up enough to start making jokes and laughing together- once we started laughing, we haven’t stopped. He can always help me find the bright side of every day. Josiah helps keep me grounded and he has improved my life in so many ways for the last two and a half years. He has been by my side through my happiest moments and my hardest days. Now here we are getting married! 
-Mary