“All along there was some invisible string, tying you to me”-Taylor Swift

Jesse and I met while working for a GM Accessories Supplier. I was hired as a filer and was told Jesse would be the person directing me for the details of my job. He was laid back and quiet but had a funny side to him that made me start to take notice. I especially remember our rubber band wars with coworkers. Jesse went on to another job but we continued to keep in contact for a year or so before he asked me on a date.

Our first date was intended to be Clubhouse BFD, however, it had a 2 hour wait, so Jesse quickly thought of Steelhouse Tavern. I knew there was something special when we were sitting, still talking, even after our bill was paid and food was wrapped up. In fact, one of the waiters politely came over and asked us to leave because they were closing for the night. Being able to talk to someone so easily, for so long, was something straight out of a movie.

Jesse officially asked me to be his girlfriend January 31st, 2019.Time has flown by, but still feels like yesterday. In our time together, we have done some traveling to Au Sable, Traverse City, Nashville, Mackinac Island and Las Vegas. We have even added a few additions. A leopard Gecko (Remy), a Cockatiel (Phoebe), and a Red Labrador (Killian).

And 5 years later…! He proposed!

Thinking back, it was one of the happiest days of my life. I took the day off to run some errands before we were heading to visit my family in Indiana for Easter. I went to Crispellis, picked up some bread, enjoyed a quick breakfast and stopped off to have a manicure (talk about great timing!). When I got home Jesse suggested we take Killian for a walk in the park. I didn’t think anything of it, so I put on my walking shoes, threw my hair in a messy ponytail and went out the door. Jesse wasn’t kidding when he said Killian had a lot of energy because he pulled hard enough that it hurt Jesses shoulder. I wanted to give him a break, so I took Killian and continued walking. Jesse was a couple steps behind me when I heard him say he loved me. I stopped walking, turned around and told him I love him too. There was a brief pause before I noticed his lip was bleeding. And it was after I pointed it out that he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. We have an inside joke now with the phrase “your lip is bleeding”….comes before good news.

You could say, It had everything our proposal story was supposed to have. That’s what made it so perfect

Jesse and I are very grateful to our family and friends who have been with us on this journey and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you 9.27.2025!

R&J

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception