Hi, I’m Debra! I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. In my early years, I enjoyed learning and working in healthcare management. In 2012, God placed Dallas, Texas on my heart. I remember telling my cousin that I believed God wanted me to move there. She immediately asked, “When are you moving?” At the time, I had just been accepted into my Master’s program and wasn’t planning to move anytime soon. I told myself that once I finished my degree, I would start applying for jobs in Dallas. However, after graduating, I received a promotion in healthcare management, so I decided to push my move date back another year or two. In 2019, God nudged me again, but this time it felt different. I knew my season in Chicago was coming to an end. I finally made the move to Dallas in 2021, and during my season of pruning, God taught me so much about myself. In 2024, I decided to step back into the dating scene, which looked very different from what I remembered. Justin and I met at Gloria’s Restaurant for our first date, and I don’t think either of us expected it to last as long as it did! We truly enjoyed spending time together. From the very beginning, Justin has been very intentional about building our friendship and relationship, and I knew there was something special about our connection. I’m so happy to be starting this next chapter with Justin and can’t wait to celebrate our wedding with all of the people we love.

Hi, I’m Justin. I’m originally from Mississippi and now call the DFW area home. I’m a man of faith, discipline, and steady leadership — with just enough humor to keep life interesting. I carry Southern values with Texas-sized vision. When I first moved to Texas, I dreamed of building a life filled with purpose and one day finding the woman I’d marry. In fact, I even had the proposal location picked out before I met her — talk about long-term planning. Professionally, I work in financial protection and customer service, helping families plan for their future. Naturally, that means I probably already have a five-year plan for our marriage, a backup five-year plan, and a contingency plan — just in case. I’m also a proud 17-year U.S. Army veteran, and much of my life has been built around service, integrity, and protecting the people I love. The Army helped shape who I am, but my heart has always been rooted in family, loyalty, and doing things the right way. At my core, I’m a builder — of dreams, stability, and legacy. While I’m serious about love, faith, and family, I also believe the best marriages include a little fun, a lot of grace, and someone who can keep me humble. I’m beyond grateful to have found my forever. I promise to always protect our peace, plan the details, and occasionally pretend I wasn’t the one who forgot where I put the keys.

From the very beginning, I knew that when the time came, I wanted to do things the right way. On Father’s Day, I asked her father for his blessing to marry his daughter. It was important to me to honor her family and start this next chapter with respect, intention, and integrity. As the months passed, the planning quietly began. Kim helped me organize every detail, making sure everything would come together perfectly. I also coordinated with Debra’s parents to secretly fly into town the day before the proposal. She had absolutely no idea they were there — which made it even more special. I chose a gondola ride for a reason. When I first moved to Texas, I would spend time in the area watching the boats travel across the lake. I remember thinking to myself, “When I find the woman I’m going to marry, this is how I want to propose.” It was peaceful, different, and meaningful — a reflection of the kind of love I wanted to build one day. On December 6, 2025 — our one-year anniversary — that vision became reality. As we floated across the water, everything felt calm and perfect. She thought it was just a romantic anniversary date. She had no idea that behind the scenes, her parents were waiting, and months of planning were about to unfold in one unforgettable moment. When the time was right, I got down on one knee. And she said yes. It wasn’t just a proposal — it was about family, vision, patience, and a love that was worth planning for. It marked the beginning of our forever — built on faith, honor, and choosing each other every single day.