There is no question God was preparing Matthew and I for eachother. We met one night at Outback, where I was moonlighting as a source of some extra money. We started talking about Bob Marley and our shared loved for reggae. As time went on we discovered our love for bluegrass and southern gospel hymns. From the first night we met and with all the similarities we had and shared in our lives it was obvious God had a plan for us. That was on September 21, 2006 and we haven't been apart a day since. We are to eachother what we have prayed for and we can not stop thanking God for second chances.

Since the first night we met, we have both expressed that we wanted our second wedding to be very intimate and on the beach (preferably Jamaica) with just the two of us and a minister. Family is important and as hard as it will probably be to not have our families there, we know it will be a very special time between the two of us. So, when Matthew and I felt God leading us toward marriage there was no question we would follow our dreams and become one in Jamaica. With this being both our second wedding, there is really not much we need. Therefore, if anyone has laid on their hearts to bless us with gifts, we simply ask that they please be in some form for us to put towards our trip to Jamaica.

Our reception will be held at the Dalton Trade Center on June 30th. We will be arriving back to the States as Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Payne on Friday, the 22nd and then eight days later, will host a celebration with our dear friends and family.

Everything is all inclusive with our resort including airfare. However, my Dad will be our cute little chauffeur who will drive us to Atlanta to fly out Sunday morning before the wedding and then pick us back up there the following Friday.

Matthew and I are truly excited and feel so blessed to enter into this new beginning of our lives. We would simply like to say thank you to all our friends and family who have prayed with us and been there for us through our difficult times in the past. Our God is a loving and forgiving God who rewards us when we follow Him! We love you all!