When love walks into your life, it typically leaves a mark you always remember. Makayla and Dodson had been simply youngsters once they met, and even at that younger age, one thing about their connection stood out.

Makayla made a long-lasting impression on Dodson, and little did he know that what began as an harmless crush would blossom right into a real-life rom-com within the years to return. By means of time, life, and progress, love discovered its method—proving that generally, the sweetest tales start at first sight. As they depend right down to their huge day, they’re serving seems to be and candy love with their beautiful pre-wedding shoot… every body would go away you in awe! 😍

Get pleasure from their pre-wedding shoot and love story under:

Their love story as shared by Makayla:

I first met Dodson at his aunt’s child bathe after I was 15. It was temporary, only a hi there and goodbye. The following time was at his grandparents’ pool celebration. I hadn’t deliberate on going, having simply straightened my hair, however my sister insisted. I keep in mind strolling in, standing close to my mother, and sitting down subsequent to her whereas she performed playing cards. I glanced up, and to my shock, there was a boy with an Obey hat and armed forces cargo shorts sitting throughout from me on the desk, staring intently. It startled me, and I nervously requested my mother why he was staring. She teasingly instructed, “Perhaps as a result of he likes you.” So there he was, not saying a phrase however simply staring. He finally came visiting, we talked, and he playfully tossed me into the pool, and ruined my hair.

Later, he requested my sister if I used to be seeing anybody; she mentioned a number of guys favored me, which briefly deterred him. After clearing issues up, Dodson acquired my quantity and nervously texted me. Regardless of a rocky begin, we hit it off. Our first date was at Westgate Mall. We talked and texted for a 12 months, as I lived in Brockton and he in Boston. On April nineteenth, 2013, he came visiting for my brother’s birthday, broke his skateboard, after which sheepishly requested me to be his girlfriend. Since then, Dodson has been my finest good friend and an unbelievable accomplice. Assembly him at such a younger age appears like destiny. He’s considerate, artistic, and loving—a real blessing in my life. I can’t wait to marry him.

Their love story as shared by Dodson:

It’s attention-grabbing and fairly humorous how life takes its course. Humorous how one can see an individual and be like, “yeah, that’s the one.” Now, I didn’t say that when she denied me shopping for her a soda on the Westgate Mall… I believed she was too good for me. However again to my grandparents’ home, although, a couple of hours into that pool celebration at 65 Tremont Road in Brockton. Swimming within the pool, I simply stored glancing at this woman who was shy and quiet amongst the loud ambiance of the Bennett household. I had seen her earlier than although; she was fly. I used to be flyer, in fact, however I knew she might match it. I invited her to swim as a result of she stored trying on the water and possibly wanted to be welcomed in.

To be trustworthy, I don’t keep in mind a lot after that, however when she and her sister had been leaving, I couldn’t discover her for some cause. I requested Mariah about her. Mariah mentioned she had guys lined as much as even get her quantity. However that didn’t cease me. I used to be decided to win her over. That willpower led us to you studying this at present, and ten years from the 12 months of that celebration, we’re nonetheless collectively and getting married! I swear I wasn’t observing her. She was good trying… Are you able to blame me?

Credit

Bride: @ma_kayyla_
Groom: @mythdb
Planner: @FTKKonnect
Pictures: @stanlophotography
Videography: @bricksgroup
Make-up: @mua_tt_tia
Hair: @glambymaame
Costume: @albinadyla
Tux: @stanlion_clothing