Anthony and Lauren have a stretched budget and a new baby in the house. Here’s their story:
Like many other couples, my fiance and I are doing all that we can to make our wedding as beautiful and affordable as possible!
As the bride it is customary for my parents to fit a majority of the bill for the wedding. I have found many locations in my area that are beautiful, but most certainly NOT affordable. My father recently lost his job, a job that he had maintained for 24 years, due to lay-offs. He is now working a temporary job, but at a salary that is greatly reduced from his previous position. My mom has been fortunate to have a relatively stable job at a good company. However, as with most families, money is tight. In addition, my parents have recently begun helping take care of a young man that has a disfortunate family life. Along with my brother, there are now two teenage boys at my parents’ house that they are feeding and caring for. If you know anything about teenage boys and their appetites, then you know what kind of a financial burden that can be!
My fiance and I would love to help out with the costs of the wedding, but we are in a tough financial position ourselves. I am currently an unemployed college student, and we are living on my fiance’s income alone. We are currently living in a remodeled garage/apartment of his parents’, and this past August received the blessing of our little baby boy, Lain Anthony. The remodel of the garage/apartment along with the unplanned pregnancy put a strain on both our relationship and our finances! We feel that these challenges have made our relationship just that much stronger, but planning a wedding on such a limited budget has been quite a challenge!
Thank you very much for considering us as the recipients of your generous gift. We are already truly blessed, and would consider ourselves all the more so if we are chosen!
Sincerely,
Lauren
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I’ve known Lauren and her wonderful family since Kindergarten, and she has been a great friend of mine ever since. She and Anthony are such good parents and work well together–they deserve this special treat so much! Please help make their wedding day the best day of their lives!
Lauren is my daughter. I am SO proud of her and Anthony. They are both wonderful parents and I am so proud that Lauren is finishing up her college to receive her degree in December. Everything has been a big change for both of them and they have happily accepted the new responsibilty of their precious baby boy!
Although I respect everything that the other couple is doing, I know that things happen and people shouldn’t be judged for that. Anthony and Lauren are EXCELLENT people and with all they’ve gone through, they deserve a little help. I’m so proud of you guys and the parents that you are. Lain couldn’t ask for better and I’m so happy that you guys are making it right in the eyes of God. I know that he is looking upon you and smiling!
I vote for you guys with all my heart
Go Anthony and Lauren! My vote is in for you guys!!
I wish you guys the best! You three deserve this!
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You have my vote! Things happen – you live and learn. You guys are doing the right thing by being a family and taking care of each other. I know God respects and appreciates that!!
Anthony and Lauren – you guys have my vote!!
You both have my vote also… there should be more men and women with your courage to face life and all the BLESSINGS it has to offer..Best wishes
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My vote is for Anthony & Lauren. My sister, Jennifer, who works with Anthony only has great things to say about them! Good luck and I wish you the very best!
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I’m voting, where’s my invitation?
My husband, Thomas, and I would like to vote for Anthony and Lauren! They are a great couple and we love them so
Good Luck!
Lauren and Anthony get my vote
You got my vote!!!
Lauren and Anthony get the vote
What a beautiful family! My vote is for Anthony and Lauren!
Not everything in life can be planned or is perfect, but you two both seem to be working hard to build a wonderful life together and kudos to you Anthony for supporting your family. My vote is for you.
I vote for Anthony and Lauren!! Good luck!!
Jack and I wish you guys all the best!
Good luck!
Welcome to the family Anthony!!
I love the three of you with all my heart …. for that reason, my vote is for ANTHONY, LAUREN, and LAIN!!!
You have my vote
Re routing my vote =)
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Good Luck guys thanks for the guitar string that time..
Yall crack me up…I vote for Lauren & Anthony
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They may not of voted for me, But i vote for them
Lauren is my beautiful sister and Lain is my precious nephew! Anthony, well. . . But they all get my vote!
Hope you guys win. I vote for Lauren & Anthony. I’m Jennifer Evans mom.
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Thank you to all friends and family that took the time to come online and vote! I think I speak for all couples involved in saying how appreciative we are for the loving support and wonderful messages.
And a special thank you to Charlene Day Photography for this awesome opportunity. It is a rare privelege to see such generosity these days, and what a wonderful gift for a new couple!
Congratulations to both of the other couples on your upcoming weddings!
-Lauren and Anthony
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