RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

James & Shana

9.6.2025
141 Days To Go!

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

James & Shana

9.6.2025
141 Days To Go!

Q + A

When did you know you were in love?

S: I don't think there is a defining moment. It's something that happens over time. J: There isn't a certain moment I can think of. I had a thing for Shana from the first time I talked to her. It grew from there. She's always been my best friend.

What do you admire most about your partner?

S: His diligence. He works hard and never gives up especially something that means a lot to him whether it's at work or his relationships with his friends and family. J: Her loyalty. She is the one person that has never let me down. For almost 12 years, she's been there every time I needed her. No matter what.

How do you support each other during tough times?

S: I try to listen and give him my full attention. I tend to stay in my own world, so I know it means a lot to him when I can get out of it for him. J: Pick up the slack and listen. It's not always that easy, but we're very good at talking shit out and forgiving each other.

What does marriage mean to you?

S: It's experiencing and building a life together. It's unconditional love, creating a family, enjoying life's ups and navigating through life's the downs as a team. J: Teamwork. Being there for your person no matter what. It means that even on the days that we don't like each other very much, we still love and take care of each other.

What are your hopes and dreams for your future together?

S: I want to keep growing our family, raise them up simple, humble, and traditional. I want my family to be happy and healthy. I hope they get everything they deserve in life. J: I hope we live a long, happy life together and accomplish everything we set out to do. I hope we grow old in our forever home and get to spend plenty of years with our kids and grandkids.

What's your favorite thing about being with your partner?

S: I have never felt more calm or safe in my life. The peace I feel when I'm with James is the best feeling in the world. J: That it's easy. I don't have to worry. I never stress about where she is at or what she is doing. I just trust her wholeheartedly and I've never had that before her.

What's one thing you're looking forward to about getting married?

S: Growing together. Setting goals, working on those goals, and reaching them together. J: Her having my last name.

What is your favorite song that reminds you of your partner?

S: Human by Cody Johnson J: Sun to Me by Zach Bryan

Where is your favorite place to go on vacation together?

S: We have a blast every time, it doesn't matter where we are at as long as we're together from Fort Worth, TX to Gatlinburg, TN to Florida. J: Gatlinburg

If you could have any super power, what would it be & why?

S: Immortality, so I don't have to live a day without him. J: Time travel, so I could go back and spend more time loving her.