J&F

Just about 4 years ago Franky and Jada met at none other than the LeBarge residence. It wasn't love at first sight, actually it was quite the opposite. Franky and Jada were introduced and Franky barely shook her hand and grunted an emotionless "Bradshaw" to introduce himself. After this awkward encounter, and since they had arrived early to Hanna's birthday party, they were forced to be partners in a game we know and love: corn hole. A few minutes into the game Jada decided to break the silence by asking Franky the meaning of his full sleeves of tattoos (Franky will tell you this was Jada hitting on him and Jada will tell you this is the moment he became obsessed with her). But regardless, from this moment on the two were attached at the hip. Shortly after this, they made it official! It was hard with Franky living at Fort Drum and Jada being at school, but the two spent every minute together that they could between Franky driving back and forth from her house and Jada visiting him down in Washington D.C. Jada finished up her final year at Clarkson and started her full time job with Target while Franky finished his contract in the Army, and after that they packed up all their stuff for a cross-country road trip. From October-November 2021, they drove from state to state camping in the bed of Franky's truck and exploring beautiful states and over a dozen National Parks. After the road trip, the two moved into Franky's mom's house for a few months and traveled throughout Southern California and Las Vegas where they adopted their fur-child. Finley Bob Bradshaw was the best thing to ever happen to them (well to Jada, Jada was the best thing to happen to Franky), the adorable 9 week old French Bulldog absolutely took over their hearts. For a chance for Jada to take photography more seriously, the now family of three decided to move to San Diego. In January 2022, they moved into their first apartment, and enjoyed their first year in a new state. Jada's photography started to get busier and allowed the two to take various amazing trips from Europe, to Mexico, and Oahu, Hawaii where they got engaged. In November 2022 Franky popped the question at Pounder's Beach in Oahu. They were getting photos taken by one of Jada's favorite photographers, and during a pose he got down on one knee. When she turned around, he was there asking her to marry him. Of course she said yes! The two have since changed apartments, made a great group of friends in San Diego and are just SO excited to celebrate with all of their favorite people. Thank you all so much for your love and support. We cannot wait to celebrate with you in Santa Barbara! <3