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In telling our love story, I guess I should start by saying—this is my side of it… I was working nights at a MAPCO in Parsons, Tennessee. It was a small store, so overnight shifts meant I was there alone. Thankfully, local law enforcement would stop in regularly to check on me. That’s how Shavonna became part of my routine. She came in often. We’d laugh, joke, and talk—mostly about how much I couldn’t stand my ex-husband. It wasn’t anything serious at the time, just a breath of fresh air in the middle of a life that felt heavy and chaotic. But even then, there was something about her. One night, I was completely overwhelmed—panicking, frustrated, trying to fix a machine that refused to cooperate. I couldn’t finish my job without it, and I was about at my breaking point when she walked in. She took one look at me and stopped in her tracks, asking what was wrong. I went on a full rant about that machine. Without hesitation, she walked behind the counter, took it from my hands, and calmly told me to breathe. “I’ll fix this,” she said, “but you need to breathe.” And just like that… I fell. In my head, I remember thinking, who does she think she is? But in my heart, I was already intrigued. That night, I did what I had to do—Facebook stalking. But when I saw she was listed as being in a relationship, I backed off. I wasn’t going to go there. Months later, I got a job offer at Dodge’s in Lexington. I took it, and since I didn’t see her during those last couple weeks, I never even told her I was leaving. Then one day, out of nowhere, while I was working in Lexington… in she walked… Shavonna… I ran out from behind the counter just to hug her, completely blown away that she found me. She just looked at me and said, “Did you forget what I do for a living? Did you really think I couldn’t find you?” From then on, she’d stop in whenever she could. If my car was there, she’d come inside and go on a smoke break with me before she left. And every single time she walked out, I’d end up right back on Facebook, checking on her all over again. Two years passed. I ended up transferring again—this time to Dyersburg—and once again, I left without saying a word. Then came her birthday that year. I saw it while, yes, Facebook stalking again, and I sent a simple message: “Happy birthday, pretty lady.” She replied, “Hey lady, how are you?” That message turned into us texting all night long. And from that moment on, every time my phone lit up with her name, so did my face. Three days later, we went to lunch. We talked about everything—life, past, everything in between. That’s when we realized the truth: we had both been attracted to each other all along. I thought she was unavailable… and she thought I was straight. Funny how that works. After that, I made it a point to find any excuse to be in town when she was working—which, yes, turned into a bit of a shopping problem—but I didn’t care. I just wanted to see her. And on the days she wasn’t working, I hated it, because I knew I wouldn’t get to see her beautiful face. In February, we took our first trip together—just a weekend, but it meant everything. By July, the woman who once swore she would never live with anyone again was building a home with me. And that same year, on Christmas Day, she asked for my hand in marriage. Now we’re building the life we both deserve—together. And every single day, I thank God for the love I found… in the one person who turned out to be my missing piece.

😍Wendi’s Story 😍 / Our Story 😂

Our Story

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The motivator, leader, confidant, and ride-or-die all wrapped into one. Quiet at first glance, but don’t let that fool you — she’s always watching, always protecting, and always ten steps ahead. She’s not the easiest person to get close to, but once you’re in her circle, she loves hard and will stand beside you through absolutely anything. Dedicated, outgoing in her own way, fiercely loyal, and carrying a heart way bigger than she lets most people see. And if you really want to see her passionate side, just mention the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball — because she’s a diehard Lady Vols fan through and through. We won’t say this again… GO BIG ORANGE. Love ya Dee!

The Best Friend / Bro

Investigator to the core, but with the truest heart you’ll ever find. She may be quiet, but don’t let that fool you — she notices everything, protects the people she loves fiercely, and will stand beside you no matter what. Equal parts detective, protector, and ride-or-die. And when it comes to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball, all bets are off — because underneath that calm demeanor is a diehard Lady Vols fan through and through. The only time you’ll ever hear us say this… GO BIG ORANGE. Love ya Sarah!

Inspector Gadget

A hard-ass in the best way possible. Loving, caring, and never afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind… and if she doesn’t say it, her face definitely will. Hardworking to her core, a devoted mother, trusted confidant, natural leader, and one of the strongest-willed people you’ll ever meet. She’ll motivate you, protect you, call you out when needed, then turn right around and have your back no matter what. Add in her love for weight lifting, and you quickly realize she’s just as strong mentally as she is physically. The kind of best friend who pushes you to be better while loving you through every version of yourself. Quiet strength, fierce loyalty, and zero tolerance for nonsense — that’s what makes her one of one. Love ya Ivey!

The Real Deal

She’s basically a private investigator with emotional support skills — she notices everything, forgets nothing, will roast you for your bad decisions, then help you bury the metaphorical body afterward. Funny as hell, loyal to the core, and if she loves you, she’s all in. A true ride-or-die with a detective’s instincts and a heart way bigger than she lets people see. Add in being a diehard Florida Gators football fan, and now you’ve got someone who can solve the case, defend her people, and talk trash on Saturdays all at the same time. Love ya Roze!

The Slooth

The best friend and big brother — the human definition of an instigator with a permanent shit-eating grin that usually means he’s either about to start something or already has. Armed with an insane sense of humor and an RC car obsession that borders on competitive sport, he somehow manages to be equal parts pain in the ass and one of the most dependable people you’ll ever meet. Straightforward, no-nonsense, and not exactly easy to get close to, but if you earn a place in his circle, he’ll love you hard and give you the shirt off his back without a second thought. A dedicated father, hardworking to the core, and the kind of person who’ll roast you mercilessly while simultaneously being the first one there when you need him. Chaos, loyalty, sarcasm, and heart all wrapped into one person. Love ya Neal!

The Instigator

From the very beginning, she basically said, “Just go ahead and save me a bridesmaid spot,” and honestly, there was never another option. Sweet, hardworking, and quietly protective, she’s the kind of person who shows up for everyone she loves without hesitation. She may seem calm and quiet at first, but once you know her, she’s outgoing, hilarious, and the first one ready to defend her people. The perfect mix of soft-hearted and strong-willed. Love ya Andrea!

Dri Dri

A golf-loving mentor with the perfect mix of wisdom, sarcasm, and straight-forward honesty. The kind of motivator and confidant who will encourage you, hold you accountable, and probably roast you a little while doing it. A dedicated mother, proud grandmother, hardworking leader, and someone people naturally look to for guidance. She carries herself with strength, loyalty, and a no-nonsense attitude, but the people closest to her know there’s a huge heart underneath it all. Add in being a diehard Tennessee Volunteers fan, and you’ve got somebody who can talk sports, give life advice, sink a golf shot, and keep everybody in line all at the same time. Love ya Angie!

The Anchor

The one who somehow manages to be an encourager, motivator, therapist, and biggest supporter all at once. A wonderful mother, proud grandmother, and one of the hardest-working people I know. She has a way of making everyone around her feel stronger, more capable, and deeply loved. The kind of friend people spend a lifetime hoping to find. Add in being a diehard country music fan and loyal Memphis Grizzlies fan, and you’ve got someone who can hype you up, tell you the truth you need to hear, sing every word to the playlist, and cheer on the Grizzlies like it’s a full-time job. Love ya Ms. Sherry!

My Favorite

A mentor, motivator, and hardworking force of nature wrapped up in cowboy boots and gym chalk. The kind of person who will encourage you, pray for you, push you to be better, and then absolutely destroy your legs with box-step cardio before breakfast. Dedicated, loving, and the definition of dependable, she leads with strength, kindness, and a God-fearing heart that shines through everything she does. A cross-fit and weight-lifting lover with country roots and a no-quit mentality, she somehow balances tough love with genuine compassion. The kind of confidant and leader who makes people feel supported, challenged, and deeply cared for all at the same time. Love ya Cheryl!

Box Step Assassin 

Countrified to the core, hardworking, hilarious, and a full-blown character in every sense of the word. One minute she’s doing spot-on voice impersonations, the next she’s got everyone crying laughing over something nobody else could’ve gotten away with saying. A devoted mother with a big personality and an even bigger heart. With her, you truly never know what you’re going to get — but you can guarantee it’ll never be boring. Add in being a loyal Memphis Grizzlies fan, and now you’ve got somebody who can talk trash, crack jokes, cheer on the Grizzlies, and completely steal the spotlight without even trying. Love ya Selena!

Red Devil

A hard-ass with a permanent “don’t test me” vibe, but underneath it all is one of the most loyal, kind-hearted people you’ll ever meet. Quiet at first, but don’t let that fool you — she’s always paying attention, always protecting her people, and absolutely the anchor of the group when things get hard. Hardworking, competitive as hell, and the definition of ride-or-die, she’s the kind of best friend/bro who may talk trash nonstop and act like an asshole half the time, but would also fight for the people she loves without hesitation. Hard to get close to, but if you manage to earn a place in her circle, you’ve got somebody who will stand beside you through anything. A fishing-loving, dedicated teddy bear disguised as a tough ass, with just enough sarcasm and attitude to keep everybody in check. And if you really want to start an argument, just mention football — because this diehard Alabama Crimson Tide football fan will yell “ROLL TIDE” with her whole chest every single time. Love ya Amanda!

The Enforcer

Hilarious, hardworking, maybe a little loud, and proudly a whole mess in the best way possible. The type of person who turns ordinary moments into unforgettable memories — like the time she flipped her head over, let the wig come off just so she could scratch her head, and acted like it was completely normal. A dedicated mother with a personality too big to ignore and an energy that keeps everyone laughing. Life around her is never quiet and definitely never dull. Love ya Aleya!

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The desire is dressy, but not overly formal…. So Semi-Formal.The pictures are to give ideas and show the colors. Lilac, Lavender, Periwinkle hues along with the brighter Sky Blue and Navy Blue. We know July is HOTTTTTT, that’s why we are doing a late evening going into night. We’re asking for no JEANS or SHORTS until after the ceremony and photos have been completed. Once the reception begins, wear whatever you want… be comfortable and just have a good time!!!

Dress Code

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Corinth By IHG in Corinth has 2-star accommodations with a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an outdoor pool. Tupelo Regional Airport is 52 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Corinth by IHG

Hampton Inn Corinth is a 3-star property located in Corinth. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk. Tupelo Regional Airport is 52 miles away.

Hampton Inn Corinth

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Quality Inn & Suites Corinth West

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Wendi & Shavonna

Wendi & Shavonna

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