Once upon a time, in the vibrant land of New Orleans, a guy and a gal fell in love. The spark first began in the world of music, whilst attending festival with mutual friends. After a fun filled weekend, he asked her to be his ‘plus one’ – their first date was to be at another’s wedding! Of course, she said yes; and what a wonderful time they had. Although she lived in Baton Rouge, and he in Metairie, they made each weekend with one another count. Soon enough, they found themselves signing a lease to their first apartment on Kent Avenue. Next, they moseyed onto DiMaggio Place, where they experienced lots of laughs and tears, a pandemic, two hurricanes, and an intense wasp infestation. A year and a half later, they purchased their first home! On Jade Avenue, a new chapter had begun. They became planted in Church of the King and decided to be water baptized together. He was striving for the Managing Partner position of Carrabba’s, she was striving to graduate with her sanity intact. They learned how to be hosts with the most, throwing various theme parties and extravaganzas. And amid this busy season, they still made intentional efforts to continue their travel adventures… landing in Disney World, June of 2023 for a family vacation. The group was wining and dining on Topolina’s Terrace when the fireworks began. They quickly shuffled outside to catch the show, and while the fireworks boomed and music hymned, Blake got on one knee and popped the question! Over the moon, she said I do, and the two sung and danced the night away with their loved ones. He earned his promotion, and she graduated. They chose their date & destination and began to plan. Sunday, November 10, 2024 will mark seven years these two have shared together. Seven years full of adventures, laughs, tears, hard conversations, and diligent prayers. Here we are, at last, to celebrate this marriage! “Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate." Mark 10:9