Backyard BBQ

Virtual Pre Reception

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

COVID-19 Restrictions

Although we would love to celebrate with everyone, due to Washington State COVID restrictions, we are limited to 45 guests for our wedding venue. This will be limited to mainly our immediate family. However, we will do a virtual pre-wedding event in which everyone can participate and celebrate with us. Check back on this page for future details to come.

Our Wedding

How do we start..... Eric and I met in what seemed like the most unconventional way, but was the perfect way for us! After consciously deciding we wanted to explore dating, we both tried to figure out how to meet like-minded people with compatible interests, goals and outlook in life. But that can be hard, when you don't go out! Lol.... So yes we signed up on Match.com! In December 2019 he came across my profile and complimented me on my smile.... and after our first amazing date at this little Thai place,.... we've been smiling ever since!After a few months of going out on dates and getting to know each other, COVID hit in March. Its funny, we both say we're not sure what would have become of our newly blooming friendship had COVID not happened. We isolated ourselves with many homecooked meals and Netflix movie nights! Our friendship grew as we learned more about each other, explored the things we both love doing and found a new passion for life.To me, Eric is love, comfort and a fresh breath of life. He tells me I am beautiful EVERY day, and that I am his 'Good Thing".We are so equally yoked, share the same love language (which is so important) and thankful that God allowed our paths to cross.After a year and seemingly becoming obvious to those who know us best, we fell madly and happily in love! We started to see a future for us together. Eric, being the ol' school gentleman that he is (which I absolutely adore) orchestrated asking both Isiah, my mother and my brother for their blessing. On February 26 in Sacramento CA, with my son and mother at dinner with us, Eric surprised me and proposed with the most beautiful engagement ring. The decision to marry is monumental, yet so easy when it's the right person you love. I am so blessed, beyond my dreams....So after living 50 miles apart, we are blending our lives and our families in our love. We look forward to you celebrating our day of love with us.

Our Story

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Hotel Booking Information

Friday June 11th - Back Yard Social & Virtual Celebration (more details to come)

Saturday June 12th - Wedding

Things to Do

Katina has been there from the beginning with Eric and I.    She and I meet back in 2008 before I move to Seattle.  A true friend who will tell you like it is, my sorority sister and travel buddie ready to go on any adventure at any time.  It is truly MY honor to have her by my side during this process and be a part of our new journey.

Katrina Hunt

From Eric:  Kevin, my best man who was so excited to hear the news of my engagement to Yolanda. He's flying all the way from Brussels just to be with us and stand next to me on our wedding day!

Kevin Grimes

My son and the very best part of me. Happy to have his love and support of our union, and so excited for him to walk me down the aisle.

Isiah Brown

Savannah is Eric's youngest grandchild.  She is very close to her grandfather.  She loves to cook and garden with him , and spend time hanging out.  Savannah was excited to be the flower girl when I gave her the flower necklace

Savannah Freeman

Judge has been a good friend of Eric's  for over 30 years.   Now living in Atlanta with his wife and children.   Judge is happy for us and very excited  to be able to participate when asked to perform our ceremony!

Yolanda & Eric

Yolanda & Eric

Things to Do

Friday June 11th - Back Yard Social & Virtual Celebration (more details to come)

Saturday June 12th - Wedding