LOVE & ROMANCE
Rebekah Stanek &
Joshua Thackston
BRIDAL BLISS
DATE: August 26, 2017
VENUE: Noboleis Vineyards in Augusta, Missouri
ABOUT THE COUPLE: She works in the front office of a dental clinic
in Chesterfield. He is an instructional designer and media developer in
Maryland Heights.
HOW DID YOU MEET?
Rebekah: We attended the Journey Church in Murray, Kentucky, where
we both graduated from Murray State University. Josh was a volunteer
with the children’s group at the church, and I had stayed the summer in
Murray. During the summer of 2011, Josh and I went on a mission trip to
Guatemala with a small group from our church.
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WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO EACH OTHER?
Rebekah: After spending a week in Guatemala together, serving the
people there, I was attracted to how much of a caring personality he had
for others. I also thought that he had a great smile. The more that we got
to know each other, I realized that it was always so easy and comfortable
to be myself around him.
Josh: She has beautiful eyes, a great smile and a kind heart.
HOW HE PROPOSED
Rebekah: As a couple, we have always enjoyed exploring different places.
On New Year’s Eve, Josh planned for us to spend the whole day exploring
St. Louis. Our first stop was at the City Museum. Our next stop was