“When we were trying to find a judge who would preside at our wedding, we got declined a couple times. It was frustrating, but we kept looking. Finally, when we asked Judge Coffey in Baytown, he said, ‘Of course, I’ll be there. What day?’ I … Continue reading‘Best moment, best day, best feeling ever’
“We were straight up in love. We wanted to get married. There were no ifs, ands or buts. Since same-sex marriage wasn’t legal in Texas yet, we thought we were going to have to settle for a commitment ceremony. It’s kind of like a wedding. … Continue readingMarriage dream comes true for same-sex couple
“My grandmother is the epitome of a nana. She always feeds you. She always listens to you. She’s always there for you. She always wants the best for you. Now, for her and my grandfather to do this garage sale to help with my wedding, … Continue readingWith extra help from grandparents, wedding on track
“I met her on a Friday. We were engaged the following Friday. Married a month later. Two weeks after that, we were living in Tokyo because I already had a job lined up there to teach English to Japanese businessmen. “When I interviewed for that … Continue readingWhirlwind romance, move to Japan ‘super cool’
“We’re getting married on June 24. My family lives here and she’s from Vancouver, Canada. We met at college. She plays the piano really well. I tried out for a singing group and I made it, and she was the pianist for it.” “He has … Continue readingTheir wedding venue plans hit a snag
“I have nine kids, 17 grands and four greats. I’ve had a lot of happy times, but I’m really looking forward to what’s going to happen on Aug. 9. I will march my granddaughter down the aisle. She’s getting married. I can’t describe how great … Continue readingExcited about walking granddaughter down the aisle
“We’ve known each other since junior high. Through the years, we would contact each other from time to time. Then my husband passed away last year, and we sort of got reconnected. We started doing more things together again.” “She was my bride’s maid at … Continue readingLong-ago friends reconnect after husband’s death
“My wife and I used to come to Jenkins Park when we were dating, just spending time together and walking the trails. We really like it — so much that we got married out here. We had a really nice wedding under some trees. “Now … Continue readingSo they figured, why not get married here?