“50 Shades of Gold”

It was the Saturday before sweetest day in 2010. Jon and Lanee' were at the Mall with some of their closest friends. They had never met before, but both knew Grant. Grant is Jon's best friend, who also attended college with Lanee'. The group of friends ran into each other at the mall. Grant introduce Jon to Lanee and her friends. They were clearly attracted to each other the moment they were introduced. Not much was said during the introduction as they were both pretty shy.

A week later on sweetest day, fate struck again, as they were both at the mall again with friends. Again, being shy, they said hello in passing. However; this time they couldn't stop smiling at each other. Grant and Jon made their way back towards Lanee' and her friends before leaving, but only to say goodbye. This left Lanee' feeling confused and upset because Jon did not ask for her phone number.

A few days later, Grant ran into Lanee while on campus. " My friend would like to get to know you", Grant said. " The one from the mall? Yes, give me his number," Lanee' responded. Later that evening she texted him and he quickly responded. From that day, they haven't stop talking.

Jon asked Lanee' out on their first date to see Paranormal Activity 2 (he knew she loved scary movies). After the date, they talked for hours and couldn't stop laughing.

After years of long distance, trials and tribulations, prayers, Lanee' decided to transfer schools to be closer to Jon and continue pursuing her dream of becoming an Occupational therapist. Jon proposed to Lanee' at her graduation party. Jon and Lanee'  said "I DO" in June of 2018.

Venue: Drakes Landing | Design & Floral: Floral Vision | Wedding Dress: Kleinfield Bridal | Planning: Lorenda Howell Events | Photo & Video: Precious Moments Photography | DJ: Marino Bros

Bridal Hair & Makeup: Maurice Gooch | Bridesmaids Hair: Nicole Boykin | Bridesmaids Makeup: Lady Ro Cosmetics | Cake: Dessert Depot