Dating today has become just a click of a button. Basically speed dating but, you’re in your bed bored at 2 o’clock in the morning, hair a mess, in your pajamas, scrolling through the sea that has all the bad fish in it. Well, it was the same for Jatae and Joe. As fate would have it, Jatae moved to Texas on August 8, 2015 a week later she would swipe right on who would later become her husband! Thanks to social media they kept in touch and over the years, formed a friendship. They weren’t able to meet right away, actually it wouldn't be until May 19, 2021 that they would meet for their 1st date. Joe was clearly nervous since had been crushing on her hard for some time now and Jatae could tell but was attracted to how cute and genuine he was. He was a complete gentlemen. After their 1st date they were essentially inseparable! All day phone calls, dates to restaurants, parks and even a date at an ice cream parlor! They knew pretty quickly they wanted to be together. So on June 12, 2021 they made their relationship official and decided it was time to take things to the next level and met each others kids. Both families blended quickly and after that the rest is history. They started making plans for their future TOGETHER, taking trips, and enjoying getting to know each other. Like all relationships, theirs wasn’t perfect but they were perfect together. Jatae knew early in the relationship that she never wanted to know life without Joe again. She started to practice her “Jatae Dempsey” signature after their second date and overtime Joe fell in love with her soul more and more each day realizing she was made to be his wife!

Joe started ring shopping, asking questions and sneaking to jewelry stores to find the perfect one! AND HE DID!! Then the real planning began. Joe didn’t want to propose on the popular holidays like Christmas, New Year, Valentines day, etc. as he felt they were too cliché. He wanted it to be a regular day they could forever remember as their own. So with help of family and friends he made the perfect plan. The week before he proposed, he told Jatae that he made reservations and that she had to get her nails done and get dolled all the way up! Between work and kids it had been awhile since their last date so of course she was excited. So on January 26, 2022, she did just that! Shortly after sunset, they arrived at the location and Jatae asked “Is this an airport!?” To which Joe laughed and said “Yes”. They enjoyed their dinner in a nice, quiet, intimate atmosphere but she had no idea there was a bigger surprise waiting for her at the end of the night! They talked in-depth about their relationship, shared lots of laughs, and they were both cheesing all night. After dinner, Jatae was wondering why Joe had already paid for dinner yet they we still sitting there. A few minutes later, a woman approached their table and said “Are you guys ready to go?” Jatae looked at Joe with confusion and he had the biggest smile on his face! They started walking outside where a private plane was waiting! Jatae was ECSTATIC!! When Joe saw her reaction he couldn’t help but be filled with joy, naturally her smile was his weakness and he would do anything to see it on her face! Joe’s plan was going exactly how he planned it! Dallas at night was absolutely beautiful! All the lights, the buildings, the scenery, it was breathtaking! As they flew around the city, he watched the sparkle in her eyes and fell deeper in love confirming what he already knew in his heart, that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

Once the ride was over, they took a few pictures and began to head back inside with Joe trailing slightly behind Jatae. Once they got inside there was a group of people standing by the door. Jatae didn’t think much of it, she actually thought she was interrupting someone else’s celebration. A few seconds and a double take later she realized that it was her family holding a banner. She was so surprised and happy to see her family that she didn’t even read the banner right away… And then she did!! “WILL YOU MARRY ME?”! Then she turned around to face Joe and he was down on one knee! Joe had finally asked Jatae to be his wife! They were both flooded with emotions! Jatae couldn’t contain herself and here came the ugly cry. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day! Now, Jatae and Joe are planning the rest of their lives together! A couple of forevers!🥰🥰