Bentley Station

Wedding Day

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Stephanie's Story

The moment I met Derrick, I knew he was my soulmate. We connected in a way that I had always dreamed of. Our first date, we went to see a movie and he showed up with flowers, a card, and chocolate covered strawberries. He was so sweet and such a gentleman. From that point on, we were inseparable. Every free moment that we both had, you could guarantee we were together. I wanted to be with him 24/7. As time went by, I had the privilege of meeting his children...Laila, Mackenzie, and Jayden. Laila was instantly welcoming to me. She truly has the sweetest soul and as all my friends say, gives the best hugs. She has become my mini me and I may have given her love to Starbucks as much as me. Mackenzie is our sassy little girl. She has such a loving soul and becomes best friends with most people she comes in contact with. She gets her love for anything sparkly and pink from me. We were best friends from the start. Jayden, our little boy. I remember meeting him for the first time at the park and he instantly attached himself to me. From that point forward, I always like to say that Im his favorite person. (Sorry Derrick...lol). He wants to be close to me at all times and is very protective of me. The 4 of them completed what I have ever dreamed of in a family. I have truly created some of the best memories of my life over this past year. From our road trips to nights in, I couldnt ask for a better family! 12.4.2022 was the best day of my life. The day Derrick asked me to marry him. Looking forward to 4.7.2023, the day I get to marry my best friend.

Derrick's Story

The day I met Stephanie I knew she was the one I would be with for the rest of my life. Everything about Stephanie is perfect to me....her laughter, the way she holds her self as a lady, and definitely the way she loves me and cares for my children. She’s not only my lover, but she is my best friend and our love is just one of a kind. I can say she has changed me in more ways than I could have ever imagined. I never thought I would find the one for me until we crossed paths.  Until this day, I thank the Lord above for creating her just for me. I can’t wait until the day I marry my best friend and see where our love takes us in our future.

Our Story

Photos

I got so lucky to find this best friend of mine!  Piper and I met in 2007 working at Banana Republic.  She has been my best friend, my travel partner, my mentor, and my go-to for advice, and now my wedding planner...lol.  Piper, I love you and so thankful to have you by my side!  

Piper Kleider

Skyler is more than a friend to me, more like a brother. We met in elementary school and we have best friends through all of these years!  We always have each others back through the good and the bad  and I’m blessed to have him as not only a friend but family. 

Stephanie & Derrick

Stephanie & Derrick

Travel

Fairfield inn

Residence Inn