Thanks for stopping by! E&J

His Version: I met Jhané on July 4th, 2015, at a family friend’s house at a cookout. I was briefly home from school and didn’t think much of it. In January of 2019, I joined The Way Back to Pentecost Church (Jhané’s home church). I didn’t realize right away that she was the same girl I met years ago. Jhané was the first person out of the door after church dismissal and was hard to catch. Consequently, over the next three years Jhané and I had very few and very brief interactions. During one of those interactions, I saw Jhané holding a cup of coffee and I knew that I had my “in”, I was going to ask her to a coffee date! A few weeks went by after that interaction, but then on Sunday, December 18, 2022, I was walking down R street heading to Sunday School, and I saw Jhané pull up and park. I intentionally slowed down to wait for her... after greeting her, I nervously stated I would love to take her out for coffee one day. Admittedly, she was caught a little off guard - I could read it all over her face. She responded by telling me that she would let me know. A few weeks later, on February 9, 2023, I approached her again after bible study and made her laugh before asking for her number. From that day forward, we conversed every day, growing closer from friends to a couple, to fiancées. Her Version: The very first time I met Evan was in 2015, July 4th to be exact. My sister and I were invited, unknowingly, by his cousin to a cookout. I remember having a nice time; however, Evan and I did not interact much that day. I was simply there to enjoy good company and have a great time. In 2019, Evan joined my home church... however, at that time, I was not regularly attending church. Consequently, Evan and I’s interactions were limited and usually consisted of a small wave or a friendly nod. It’s the year 2022, a year I will never forget – On August 14th, I surrendered my life to the Lord and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. My life so rapidly changed. December of the same year, I’m parking my car, getting ready to head into the church as I notice Evan walking (very slowly) towards the entrance of our church. I don’t think too much of it and I proceed to hop out of my car, and I too, begin to walk toward church. As Evan (purposely) walks even slower, I inevitably catch up to him and briefly greet him. He greets me also, followed by a nervous invitation to join him for coffee one day. Completely caught off guard, I let out a small nervous laugh, replying “Now isn’t a good time”. He acceptingly nodded and we continued heading to church, yet distinctly apart. Fast forward, and it’s watch night service at our church and the congregation is full of joy as we express our gratefulness in crossing over into a new year. Everyone is hugging each other as we excitingly repeat “Happy New Year”. Evan, engrossed in conversations with family, walks in my vicinity. I thought to use this opportunity to clear up any confusion I may have caused the day he asked me out. I quickly pull him to the side and greet him with a “Happy New Year” followed by a “Christian” hug. I proceeded to explain that when I “turned him down”, I was not completely closed off to dating, but that it wasn’t an ideal time, with all of my new life changes. He acceptingly understood and we parted ways amicably. Weeks are going by, and Evan and I’s interactions were noticeably upgrading to friendlier greetings and brief small talk. February rolls around, the 9th to be exact, and Evan strikes up conversation as we leave bible study and walk to my car. We talk at length before he asks for my number. I kindly oblige and the rest truly is history. We’ve talked every single day since that day. Those many conversations have caused us to grow a strong bond as friends, which developed into a courtship and now here you are reading this because…we’re getting married :)

His Version: On June 23, 2024, I proposed to the love of my life :) Jhané thought we would be celebrating our first anniversary as a couple, which is true, but what she did not know was that her main gift would be a diamond ring. Dinner reservations were made at RPM Italian in downtown DC. Jhané and I walked into a private dining room surrounded by our closest family and friends. After sharing a few words about our most special moments together, I got down on one knee to propose. Jhané said YES and made me the happiest man in the world. I am marrying the love of my life on May 16, 2025. Her Version: It's June 23rd, 2024, and I wake up happy to know that Evan and I will be celebrating our first year as a couple. Evan made arrangements to go to a restaurant I’ve always wanted to try. Church lets out and we wait around with my sister Kayla. The “reservations” were for 3:30 PM and we had a bit of time to kill. Eventually, we head over to the restaurant. I get out, we walk in and the waiter leads us to our “table”... or so I thought. The waiter pulls back a black curtain to reveal our families’ smiling faces. I am in total shock and I just start greeting, smiling and waving at everyone. I almost began to start hugging them, but Evan gently grabs my arm so that he could actually get to the proposal LOL. Again in shock, he leads me and I follow him to stand in front of a beautiful ballooned display, etched with the words, “Will you marry Me?”. Before I knew it, Evan was on his knee asking me to be his wife. I of course say “Yes”, and proceed to hug everyone. Evan completely outdid himself in the planning, detail, and execution of that special day. I couldn’t be happier to be marrying the love of my life.