OUR LOVE STORY
How We Met
~2022~
We crossed paths one day, and we began to speak to each other even though we lived apart. Being within the same city made it easier for us to meet. When Kendra invited me over to her place, I bought her a Big Mac Meal from McDonalds with a coke, not knowing that she hates almost all kinds of sauces out there. Little did I know under the hatred of most foods, her bubbliness and EXTREMELY CUTE FACE, and willingness to see me not for who I wasn't but for who I am, something clicked. We found that in each other, life wasn't about just focusing on the flaws within, but where the heart and connection lie is most important.
- Nathanial
Together At Last
~06.04.2022~
After a few weeks of talking, things became official. We had lots of hang-outs at each other's apartments, and we went on lots of spontaneous road trips to Regina and Winnipeg, or wherever the road took us. Eventually, we made the decision to move in together when we were both ready to do so.
Our first cat, Storie, joined our family August of 2023. She made us closer than ever, and it felt like we were really starting a family of our own. Our second cat, Millie, joined our family August of 2024, and thus our family remains to this very day.
Nathanial is so sweet and makes me feel so special and safe. He is my gentle giant who loves me for who I am and is always there to support me no matter what life brings my way. He is also a great cat dad to our two beautiful cat daughters.
- Kendra
The Proposal
~06.24.2024~
I knew she was the one. We had lived with each other long enough that everything felt normal. Our relationship was phenomenal, and things were looking bright. So, I knew I had to ask her. After getting her mother's blessing, I began planning the proposal.
We had planned a trip to Alberta, and with my sister tagging along for the trip, we had a lot of things to do. I bought her a ring, and we went on the trip. We had planned to go up the Banff Gondola prior, and I knew I wanted to ask her on the peak of the mountain. However, the proposal almost got postponed because Kendra lost our tickets, but it was okay because the people at the gondola helped us recover our tickets.
We went up the gondola and we were all panicking cause it was our first time going up something like that. We got to the top of the gondola, and while we didn't make it to the peak due to being out of shape, we found a gorgeous look-out.
Me, being super shy because there was SO MANY PEOPLE AROUND, I knelt on my knee and quietly begged the question. To my joy, she said "Yes!" and the rest is history.
- Nathanial
KENDRA
&
NATHANIAL
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Venue
Venue: Country Charm Gardens
Address: Cottonwood Acres,
203 Cottonwood Crescent, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5
Parking: Available on-site
Ceremony
1:30 pm - Guest Arrival
2:00 pm - Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. The Wedding Ceremony will also be Livestreamed, the link will be posted here a couple days before the event.
Reception
3:00 pm - Sprucewoods Community Hall
5 Woods Ave
Shilo, MB
R0K 2A0
Frequently asked questions
When will the link to the livestream be released?
We will release the link to the livestream as early as we can. More than likely we will be posting the link or an invitation to join the livestream via facebook live come the day before the wedding, as we will be doing our prep that day. We will do our best to get it sent earlier, but no guarantees. The livestream is for anyone who isn't able to attend in person but wishes to watch the ceremony itself. The reception will not be livestreamed.
Is there going to be parking? Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
The parking area for guests is in the back portion of the property. When you go to directions and open up google maps, the red blip shows the side road you need to enter to make it to the parking spots. There are handicap parking signs there as well. According to the Venue, they told us they have never had issues with people who have to use wheelchairs, walkers, etc. We will do our best to accommodate.
Is alcohol going to be at the wedding?
No.
While we do drink ourselves, we don't drink heavily. We decided it would be best to have a dry wedding as we want people to relax and enjoy the ceremony and reception sober. It is also expensive to hire a bartender and get the appropriate licensing. While we aren't going to stop people from *having* a drink before or after the wedding (i.e. on your own time), you are responsible for safe drinking practices and to ensure you drive or have arrangements to get you home safe. Arrive alive, drive sober as they say.