We’re Getting Married!

Joe and Leticia met while attending Tuskegee University— Joe as a veterinarian student and Leticia in undergraduate studies. The two crossed paths first via their greek affiliations in 2011. The relationship only consisted of greetings in passing until Joe approached Leticia at a party in 2012 for a more personal connection. If you let him tell it, he should have had her in 2011 but she declined his efforts due to being in a relationship. Joe was not satisfied with that answer and “tricked” her into exchanging numbers by requesting a Que & Delta photo at the party — insisting needing her number to share the photo. Fortunately, she fell for it but unfortunately she did not use it until 2 years later, post Tuskegee, while single, and visiting Vegas for a friends 25th Birthday.

Joe and Leticia started talking the Fall of 2014. Their first date was January 1, 2015. For 3 years the two dated, separated, courted, and made the decision in 2018 to fully invest energy into their relationship by having Leticia relocate to Las Vegas with Joe. In 2019 the couple started discussing marriage but life happened and conversations died down. Leicia anticipating being engaged in 2019 but not completely sure was surprised on December 14, 2019 by Joe. The two purchased a home December 11th and Joe convinced Leticia that on the 14th they would go to their new home to sage it, pray over it, and meet with renovation contractors. That morning he insisted they get manicures before (should have been a give away) and when they were finished he drove them to thier new home and asked her to guide him through a tour while he recorded. Leticia spoke about each room, saged, and laughed girlishly while Joe recorded and narrated. When they reached the master bedroom, she opened the door and was met by their loved ones, a photographer, and the sound of Daniel Ceaser tunes in the background. It wasn’t until Leticia hugged the 6th person she realized what was happening. As soon as she turned from greeting thier friends Joe was on one knee surrounded by rose pedals and holding a ring.