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Lucas and Valerie met as a thirteen year old piano teacher and a nine year old piano student about thirteen years ago. These kids were simply teacher and student all the way up until Lucas left for college, blissfully unaware of the humongous crush Valerie had on him. They reconnected simply as friends the year before Valerie went off to college. She, having given up any hope that it would ever work out between them, was happy enough to have Lucas in her life in any little way, while he began to see her in a new light. From the little girl who wouldn't practice scales to a young woman who brightened up his cloudy life. It was Lucas' turn now to have a secret crush. However, instead of not telling anyone for about five years, Lucas confessed to Valerie his growing affections and was shocked to hear that she had felt the same. While they did not begin to court immediately, since Valerie was now a state away, the summer after her first semester they officially began their relationship in 2021 on her birthday. After a courtship of three years Lucas asked Valerie to marry him outside of their home church. Sitting at a bench, by the playground, in the sunset, on Holy Thursday, March twenty-eighth, 2024, almost as soon as she got home for Easter break, Valerie said "yes!" to marrying Lucas Now about a year and a half later, they are so excited to be sharing their commitment to love one another for the rest of their lives with you!

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Photographer: Kirsten Stalford Venue: The Dominion HouseDresses: Curtesy of @EclecticWithCare/Bailey Ranck

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5750 Will Rogers RdMidwest City, OK 73110 (405) 455-1800Marriott.com

Grand Casino Hotel and Resort

777 Grand Casino Blvd Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 964-7263grandresortok.com

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This has been Valerie's best friend her whole life! God knew they needed sisters, so they found each other.

Kiera Boyle 

Growing up with a fellow artist and creative is essential, and Zaida and Valerie became sisters in art and partners in crime Immediately.

Nezaida Schimp

To have someone who speaks the same language as you is one of the most precious kind of friends to have in life. Valerie needed a sister like Bailey as plants need water.

Bailey Ranck

Valerie and Caitlin met as roommates in college and then never said goodbye. They took care of each other like sisters and made sure neither of them fell too far to get back up.

Caitlin Schawang 

from two Catholic girls exploring their faith and lifestyles to two adults who encourage each other through all things in life, Jasmine and Valerie are sisters in Christ and bonded by trust.

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