Their love story started with a game of dodgeball on a Friday at Virginia Commonwealth University. They both claim to be very competitive however on this particular day they had a difference in opinion on the others athletic ability. Fast forward several months, Jowan and Jessica connected at a Que (Omega Psi Phi) party and started dating during Jessica’s senior year.

Jowan, a member of Omega Psi Phi, was a huge support for Jessica, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, during her senior year as she navigated through the realms of Greek Leadership. They dated for about a year and in 2010 they truly committed themselves to one another.

The Proposal Story from Jessica: “Jowan proposed at Tarara Winery this past April. It was beautiful day and we were enjoying a cheese plate and a bottle of wine at a picnic table. As we started to pack up he got down on one knee and proposed. I cried and the shock and excitement blocked out his amazing speech but I have no doubt it was filled with love. It was a very exciting day for the both of us.”

Both Jessica and Jowan are looking forward to making a commitment as husband and wife and having their friends and family witness their love and vow to one another.

Jessica and Jowan, I am honored that you chose me to document the most special day in your lives and spending time getting to know you during your engagement session and on Jowan’s birthday was a highlight of my day!