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Their story actually starts about 10 years ago. ﻿ November of 2014, Zaynah and Dalton met through a mutual friend named Rachel and began to text and get to know each other. Zaynah and Dalton had their first date at Twisted Root at the Shops of Legacy, but Zaynah did not know that Dalton was not a burger guy(still hasnt changed). Zaynah and Dalton ended up eating cheese fries and walking down the streets of the Shops At Legacy. They enjoyed each others company, learned more about each other and made plans to see each other again later that same week. For the next several weeks they went on to see each other on a weekly basis as well as have lunch together at school(the most official form of letting individuals know you were together at the time.) They officially began dating on Christmas Eve of 2014, and Zaynah wasted no time in introducing Dalton to the Hispanic culture. She took him home for a Hispanic Christmas that same night. From that point forward it was very evident that they shared something special. Fall of 2020, Zaynah started nursing school in the middle of the pandemic. Paired with the difficult course load, clinicals, and the state of the world, it became increasingly difficult to see each other and spend genuine time together. There were many trials and tribulations, but the two came out on the other side hand in hand, and Zaynah graduated in May of 2022 with Dalton by her side through it all. In April of 2023, Dalton got down on his knee in Richardson, TX with most of their closest family by their side and asked Zaynah if she would marry him. After coming back from a brief blackout, Zaynah said yes and Dalton put the most beautiful ring on Zaynahs finger!

Life is funny and beautiful

Dalton absolutely made me text him first, but he's the one who kept double texting! I think I knew he was the one when we were helping one of his friends who had lost her wallet at the mall, and we were all just waiting while she talked to the mall security. He pulled me into his arms and just wrapped his arms around me. It was the most comforting feeling i've felt, and it's never gone away. When he asked me to marry him, I already had a strong feeling it was going to happen. First of all, I heard the box clack that morning while we were getting ready to go to lunch with my family(cons of living together), and everyone was acting so strange that entire lunch. The cherry on top was my mom, my grandma Alice, and Dalton all going to the kitchen together. They came out and my mom and grandma had their cameras out, and Dalton said,"Let's take pictures together!". I already had a feeling and tried to mentally prepare, but after that I fully blacked out. Then next thing I knew there was a ring on my finger!

If you ask Zaynah:

I never thought freckles could look good on someone until I saw Zaynah for the first time. Her giving nature at such a young age was enticing and the fact that she hasn’t slowed down a bit in that department has made me love her more and more each day. The comfort I feel when spending time with her has never faded away and after almost 10 years, I think it’s safe to say it never will.

If you ask Dalton:

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Courtyard by Marriott at Allen Event Center

From DFW airport to the hotel is approximately 30 minutes.   From the hotel to the venue is approximately 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic.   Room blocks can be found at the link on this page.     Please plan travel accordingly, as the hotel does not offer a shuttle service! Uber and Lyft are available locally.

Travel

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

From 470 feet up you'll experience breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, receive a free digital photo and enjoy the indoor/outdoor observation deck where you can see for miles in any direction.

Reunion Tower

The Bishop Arts District is known for its diverse nightlife, chic independent fashion stores and colorful street art. Dining choices range from Texas-style BBQ to Vietnamese pho, while relaxed bars pour everything from cocktails to house-brewed cider.&nbsp;

Bishop Arts District

Laid-back retail complex with fashion boutiques, fitness studios, restaurants &amp; a movie theater. Has a cute trolley that goes through Uptown Dallas into West Village, free of cost!

Zaynah & Dalton

Zaynah & Dalton

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Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

6:30 PM–11:00 PM

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