Debra & Josiah

How it all began

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OUR FIRST DATE

Our first date was at Punch Bowl Social, basically an adult Dave & Buster’s with bowling, arcade games, good food, and a very serious Jenga rivalry. Josiah lost the first game (according to Debra), and somehow the competition has followed us ever since. At this point, we wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a Jenga rematch happening at the wedding reception.

The Proposal

Nashville, Tennessee
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Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Washington, DC
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Christmas in Eldoret
Nairobi, KE
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Chicago, IL
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