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Our love story

<p>Our story is based on chance, luck and adventure. We originally met through mutual friends who lived hours apart. Each one of us had friends who knew "we were a match." They booked a Teepee getaway in Seguin, Texas, ten years ago. Chad and I had never met and both stopped at a random gas station about to turn around before being convinced to continue the drive. I'm glad we listened because we eventually met that night. It was not an ordinary weekend by any means. After that weekend, Chad and I would drive 4 1/2 hours to see each other on weekends. After 1 1/2 years, I made the craziest decision of my life. I left my job, my house and friends to move and live with him in Shiner. After two years in Shiner, he moved to Tyler and has been here ever since. A random weekend started our forever.</p>

Our Story

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Jessica and Mindy have known each other since they were born. Their fathers worked together and Jessica and Mindy went to school from Pre-K to graduation together. Best friends for over 35 years.

Jessica Salazar

Ashley and Mindy have been friends and known each other for over 12 years. They met in Tyler and became fast friends. She ended up marrying Mindy’s cousin and then she became family! 

Ashley Godwin

Lacey and Mindy met while working at BWW in 2009. They had just moved to Tyler. She moved from California and Mindy came  from Pottsboro. They ended up moving into their first apartment and have been inseparable since. 

Lacey Hill

Shea and Mindy grew up in Pottsboro and became friends during 5th grade. During High school they were inseparable. They have been friends for over 20 years.

Shea Helvey

Latoria and Mindy met while working for a doctor's office. Latoria  always had snacks and Mindy always brought the singing.  They have been friends for over 10 years. 

Latoria Moll

Taylor came into Mindy’s life a few years back. They  met through mutual friends and instantly clicked over their love of friends and nature. The rest is history

Taylor Nicole

The one who Mindy got her brains, beauty and selflessness from. 

Debbie Ritchie

Chad’s mother taught him how to love deeply, endlessly and the importance of family. 

Dolores Janak

Chad and Brandon have gone to school together since they were young boys. They graduated from high school together and have been friends for over 25 years. 

Brandon LeWallen

Chad and Richie met in college while in band. Chad and Richie were roommates after college and have been friends since.  



Richie Stevens

Dustin and Chad met while living in Shiner. They became roommates and has been a big part of Chad's life ever since. 

Dustin McGehee

Skylar and Chad met in Tyler. Skylar lived with Mindy for years, then Chad moved to Tyler and they all lived together. That is where the bromance began. 

Skylar Poole

Chad and Jeff met in College at Blinn. They have been friends for over 20 years. 

Jeff Griffin

Chad and Michael are cousins and grew up in Shiner together. They made a lot of trouble but always had each other's backs.

Mindy & Chad

Mindy & Chad

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