Elim Evangelical Free Church

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Shayne and I first met when we were just 12 years old in junior high. My family had recently moved to Washington from Texas in the summer of 2016. We quickly became good friends, sharing classes and talking almost every day. Although Shayne and I were very close, I never imagined that one day we would start dating—much less that she would become the love of my life and my soon-to-be wife.When we reached ninth grade, we ended up attending different schools, and over time our friendship gradually faded. We no longer talked or saw each other the way we once had, though I often found myself wondering how she was doing.In the summer of 2022, shortly after I graduated from high school, I was surprised when Shayne reached out to rekindle our friendship. We started spending time together that summer, going on walks and exploring new places. Before long, I realized I was falling in love with her.Ever since that summer, Shayne and I have enjoyed building our lives together. We have spent our time trying new things, making memories, and continuing to learn more about each other every day. She is the sweetest woman I know—patient, understanding, and always supportive, even through my silliness and shortcomings.I thank God for Shayne every day, and I would not change a single thing about how we met or the journey that brought us together. Today, I am excited to say that I get to spend the rest of my life with this incredible woman.P.S. (To Shayne)My darling, you are my everything, forever and always.I love you :)-Emmanuel Cuevas

Shayne and Emmanuel 4Ever

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Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

Nestled in one of Western Washington's lush valleys, this Puyallup hotel features a year round indoor pool and hot tub. It offers a bar and bistro and serves a daily continental breakfast. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is 15 minutes’ drive away. Free Wi-Fi, a 42-inch cable TV with HBO film channels, an iPod docking station, a microwave and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel. The comfortable guest rooms also include a desk, a seating area and a coffee maker. Located at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel, Fireside Bar & Bistro offers a selection of wines, microbrews and cocktails and offers appetizers and light entrees. Guests can enjoy a drink while lounging by a large fireplace. Guests of Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel have access to the hotel fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. South Hill Mall is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is 30 minutes’ away. Mount Rainier National Park is 64 miles southeast of this hotel.

Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel

This hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Washington State Fairgrounds and the city center of Puyallup, Washington. It serves a daily buffet breakfast and features rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. Each spacious room at the Holiday Inn Express Puyallup is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Decorated with white linens and carpeted floors, all rooms include free Wi-Fi and a DVD player with access to a free DVD lending library. Free access to the on-site gym and hot tub is provided to all guests of the Puyallup Holiday Inn Express. A business center and free on-site parking are provided. Wild Waves Water Park is just 9 miles from the hotel. Joint Base Lewis McChord is 13 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area) by IHG

Located in Sumner, Washington, this hotel offers many free amenities and services, including a daily hot breakfast buffet. With microwaves and compact refrigerators, every stay at the Sumner Holiday Inn Express is sure to be pleasant. The hotel also offers free high-speed internet access along with a convenience store and indoor swimming pool. The Puyallup Fairgrounds are 6.6 mi from the property. The Outlet Collection is 5.9 mi away. Fort Lewis Army Base and downtown Seattle are also located within driving distance.

Holiday Inn Express Suites Sumner by IHG

Emerald Queen Casino is located across the street from Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle. This Inn features a gym, daily hot breakfast and modern rooms with a microwave and fridge. Cable TV with HBO channels, a work desk and a coffee maker are standard in all rooms at Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle. Each room is warmly decorated and select rooms have hardwood floors. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the motel and a business center is offered on site. Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle offers laundry facilities as well. The Museum of Glass is 6.3 miles from this motel. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center is 10 minutes' drive away. Fort Lewis is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle

Fairfield by Marriott Tacoma Puyallup is located in Puyallup, 10 miles from Museum of Glass. Featuring free bikes, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Fairfield by Marriott Tacoma Puyallup are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use a hot tub. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 22 miles away.

Shayne & Emmanuel

Shayne & Emmanuel

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