We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!

I had it all planned out. As I am always trying to find some elaborate way to surprise Sharmeta, and catch her off guard. It was the morning of her 26th birthday. We were spending the weekend in a small town, at a cabin with some close friends. One of which was my best man, Shoutout to Nathan Butler. He and I baked the cake that sparked the celebration of celebrations. I had obtained a crown jewel fit for a Queen, identical in color to her birthstone. So fitting for the occasion. The best part is, somehow she didn't see that we were setting all of this up right in front of her. I lit the candles, placed the sapphire ring in the middle of the cake, and lead with praising my hopefully soon-to-be wife and her 26 years of life experience. Bless her soul. While everyone is singing happy birthday, I signal for her to stand up so I can walk towards her. I kneel as the song ends, and she spots the ring shortly afterwards. In shock and feeling many other emotions that seem to collide all at once, she forgot about blowing the candles out right away and just reached for it. Because sometimes that just what you do. 4 years later here we are!

We will forever have two different stories on when and how we met but we'll go with mine :) I hate to give social media so much credit BUT Gary caught my eyes on Facebook. I didn't even know that we were friends on any social media platforms. I am going assume he sent me friend request and I accepted (hahahaha). But other than seeing him once at Footlocker when he managed the store, I didn't recall seeing that sweet face until I was scrolling on Facebook. (He says he laid eyes on me way before then) But when I saw a photo he had posted of him dressed up in a suit, I commented with "swag." It was then that he messaged me asking me if I had ever been to a show. I replied, "no I have never been." That was where our conservation started and It was off from there. We talked on the phone every single day and I drove an hour one way every weekend to be with him. We were in love and we both knew it. Our adventures began and we didn't waste a second! Now here we are 4 1/2 years later, a house, careers, 4 children, and I am soon to walk down to my best friend. Cheers to forever!! #TheHendricksons2021

We lived together for quite a while. With all of our pots and pans, and as we don't need homely gifts, we've got another plan! We know it's not traditional, and not the way it's done, but rather than a wedding list, we'd love a bit of sun! So if you'd like to give a gift and send us on our way, a donation to our honeymoon, would really make our day! With so much love, Sharmeta & Gary♡