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Love at First Sight

Imagine finding both love and friendship in one person.
— unknown

Where it all began…

Friend request sent. Friend request accepted.

Tiffany and Jacob originally became friends through Facebook. Jacob liked Tiffany’s photos. Tiffany liked Jacob’s photos. Jacob remained silent, saying nothing at all. Tiffany decided to message Jacob first.

Eventually the two would meet on Sunday, June 28, 2019 at an Applebee’s near Somerville, Texas. Jacob drove from Deer Park and Tiffany drove from Temple, Texas. Tiffany made sure to arrive first so she would have time to make sure her hair and makeup was absolutely perfect. She remembers thinking to herself, “Lord, please let this first meeting go well.”

Soon after Tiffany’s arrival, Jacob arrived. He opened the door, got out of his truck and walked around to Tiffany’s car to meet her. She remembers thinking, “Oh man, he’s so hot!”

Their lunch date lasted for hours! Tiffany just kept talking! She wanted Jacob to know her entire life story. Jacob barely ate or spoke throughout the entire lunch. Eventually the two decided to continue the date by getting into Jacob’s truck and driving to Somerville Lake. The date would last five more hours! From that very day, the two of them found a way to be together every chance they could get.

The proposal…

Saturday, May 1, 2020 was the day Jacob would propose to Tiffany. He had a plan that began with having his parents babysit the kids the two of them could have a date night. They went to 1424 Bistro in Waco, Texas. The setting was so romantic! They enjoyed a delicious dinner and as their meal came to an end the waitstaff asked if they’d like dessert. Tiffany always gets chocolate so she placed her order for dessert. Earlier Jacob had the waitstaff write, “Tiffany, will you marry me?” on the plate along with the chocolate cake she would order. The waitstaff brought out the chocolate cake and Tiffany noticed everyone standing around with their cellphones recording. She assumed it was someone’s birthday that was seated near them. Jacob stood up and walked around to Tiffany’s side of the table. He had Tiffany stand up and he proceeded to get down on one knee as he asked her to marry him. She then realized that the entire restaurant was in on the whole thing!

The wedding…

Tiffany and Jacob exchanged vows on November 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West, Texas. This church holds a special meaning for the two of them. Jacob’s parents and grandparents were also married in that very church.

November 20, 2021 was a gorgeous day for a wedding complete with bright blue skies, blustery winds and warm sunshine! Their wedding was complete with a traditional Catholic ceremony followed by a reception with their closest family and friends celebrating alongside them. They enjoyed dinner followed by cake and LOTS of dancing! Everyone was genuinely happy for the lovely couple. They have an incredible amount of love for each other, their children and their family and friends. They are truly blessed.

Blessed are the ones who have friends like family and family like friends.
— Kef Amaya

Vendors

Ceremony Venue: St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, West, Texas

Reception Venue: Holiday Inn, West, Texas

Florist: Shelly Harwell

Cake Artist: HEB

Catering: The Chicken Place

Band/DJ: Azbell Electronics

Make-Up Artist: Marissa Sauceda

Hair Artist: Christi Wilson, Salon on Main

Bridal Gown: Joann’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Officiant: Father Timothy Vaverek

Stationary/Invitations: Zazzle

Tears of Joy

On April 24th, 2021 Brandon and Meagan exchanged vows at New Hope Baptist Church in Riesel, Texas. It was a sunny day with perfect temperatures. Perfect weather for a wedding! After the ceremony everyone would travel to Elk Hall in Axtell, Texas for the reception.

Meagan and Brandon had an emotional ceremony. There were so many tears - tears of joy! He cried. She cried. The kids cried. It seems that nearly everyone was crying because they were incredibly happy for them as a couple, but also for them as a family. Meagan has stepped up and has taken on the role of being a mother to three children that aren’t biologically hers and Brandon has done the same for one child that isn’t biologically his. If you sat and observed them as a family, you would never be able to tell that all four children are not biologically both of theirs. It’s truly amazing to watch them interact with each other as one family without any labels. They all love BIG! Each and every one of them love and care for each other in a way that just can’t be described in words. I witnessed this firsthand at their engagement session where I learned so much about all of them.

The groomsmen decided to be funny during portraits and pull out the tissues for Brandon.  He cried during the ceremony, along with nearly everyone else.

The groomsmen decided to be funny during portraits and pull out the tissues for Brandon. He cried during the ceremony, along with nearly everyone else.

At the reception I must admit, again I was amazed with these two. They can DANCE!! I have never seen a first dance between the newlyweds as good as theirs! The two danced perfectly in step with one another. They never missed a step. The never missed a spin. They never missed a kiss. And they even never missed a dip! Impressive for sure! Nearly all their dates before COVID involved dinner and dancing - and it shows! These two are definitely in sync with each other.

These two can DANCE!

These two can DANCE!

When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.
— Wayne Dyer

Meagan and Brandon’s engagement session

Vendors

Ceremony Venue: New Hope Baptist Church, Riesel, Texas

Reception Venue: Elk Hall, Axtell, Texas

Cake Artist: Hazel’s Custom Cakes

Catering: Eddie Ray’s

Bridal Gown: Joann’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Makeup Artist: Morgan Rosas

Hair Artist: Kasi Braziel

Groomsmen and Groom Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations: Shutterfly

Officiant: Robby Kirby

Special thanks to Kaitlyn Pagel with Kaitlyn Pagel Photography for assisting me in capturing the memories for Meagan and Brandon!