Their love story began at a wedding rehearsal, except it didn’t. Drew was captivated by Desirae. She was beautiful. Unfortunately, Desirae was in a relationship and blew off any small talk that Drew initiated. There would be many times after that wedding that they would find themselves in the same place with the same group of people. So many would tell Desiree how great Drew was and how she should give him a chance. Desirae continued to not be interested.
Love will wait. Love is patient, and it knows when two people belong together, there is no time expiration. So after 5 years, Desirae finally accepted to go out with Drew. It was the best date ever. They clicked. They felt safe, heard and loved. It was a very sentimental first date and they both cried happy tears. When Drew hugged her, he didn’t feel empty.
“Desirae is special to me because I can be vulnerable around her. I had my guard up my whole life. Being able to express myself with little or no judgment is the best thing ever for me. That’s why we connected. To top it off, she beautiful.”
Desirae had found a man who was patient and had given her a lot of grace. “He has been there for me, showing me what true unconditional love is.”
Drew was also funny and adventurous. With him, she got to travel, explore, and try new things.
It would be on Christmas Day when Drew would propose. All presents had been opened when Desirae’s mom handed her a red box. Desirae believed it was an expensive ornament she had seen a few weeks back, but it was from Kay Jewelers. She was suspicious but didn’t thing it was a ring, but it was. Her jaw dropped to the floor and he dropped on one knee. Desirae started crying in his arms.
‘He didn’t say anything I could feel his heart beating fast . We just held each other for minutes while I cried & my family kept yelling, ‘is it a yes?'” It was.
Venue: Ivy Manor of Temecula
Make up: Mua Tvty
This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography: Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Jesus Cadenas. If you are interested in your Engagement or Wedding Story being captured, don’t hesitate to contact us using the contact button at the top of this post or HERE.
