Shannyn and I met in high school almost twelve years ago. We were immediately drawn to each other. Unfortunately, after a few short months together, we were not able to make it work. In my eyes now, I am glad it did not work out then. Our time apart smoothed out the rough edges and allowed us to become the perfect puzzle piece fit for one another that we are now.
After seeing each other randomly throughout the years, Shannyn spotted me driving to work one day in my old truck. As she has told me, she just wanted to say hi that day but couldn’t get rid of me afterwards. Our connection from there only grew stronger as we started to spend more and more time together. On Christmas Eve in 2011, I asked her to be my girlfriend for the second time. She made me a very happy man by saying yes that day.
We both worked long and odd hours, but I always made time to see her. I remember working crazy long hours and the only thing on my mind was getting to see Shannyn. Whether short on time or sleep, we have always made time for each other. Even with busy schedules, making one another a priority is how we make it work, and will continue to make it work no matter what life throws at us.
Shannyn hates to travel, but loves visiting new places (so I always end up driving!). After a few awesome trips different parts of the Texas coast, we had more picture perfect moments than I can recall (except for the ones we took pictures of haha). In the words of a band named LanCo in their song “Greatest Love Story,” “But I was what you wanted and you were what I needed.” Shannyn is the person that I found I needed in my life to make everything click. Now we have so many plans for the future and I look forward to all of the adventures we’re going to have together.
Shannyn began strongly “dropping the hint” that she was ready for me to pop the question. Even still, she was completely caught off guard when it happened. I am not normally a planner, but I put so much thought and effort into creating the perfect proposal. The day I was going to propose, there was a horrible thunderstorm, ruining my plans. Instead, I took her to ice skating at Panther Island with close friends and family. She was skating around having a great time, taking pictures with a family friend, when I “fell” down. Shannyn thought that I could help myself up, but I insisted on her help. When she placed her hand in mine, I pulled out the ring. My future in-law and secret camera man, Robbie, rushed in with his giant camera, came sliding in, and still managed to capture the moment mid-slide. Shannyn said yes.
I could go on forever about the five amazing years that we have had together and the countless more that I can imagine we will have. But, the moral of my story is, that even after a very rocky start to our friendship, True Love brought Shannyn and I back together and will keep us together forever, as long as I have something to say about it!






















Dress: Moilee by Madeline Gardner
Pants and shirt from Cavenders – Vest from Mens Wearhouse
Jewelry: James Avery / Zales
Bridal Shoes: Toms
Hair and Makeup: Amber Joy
Bridal party pre-wedding outfits: JC Penny’s
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bliss Bridal Salon
Venue: 809 @ Vickery
Florals: A Little Bens, Cleburne, TX.
Coordinator: Jenny Wehr with Willows by Wehr in Columbiana, OH.
Caterer: Mariposas Latin Cusine
Cake: Moonlight Cakes
Cake topper: Flowers from A Little Bens.
DJ: SRD Events