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Home · Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Jenaya and Brian's Engagement Photos

Jenaya’s son and Brian’s son play on the same football team. After secretly admiring each other forever, they finally found an excuse to speak – and they’ve been talking nonstop ever since. Soon they’ll be husband and wife!

By Charli Penn · April 8, 2015October 27, 2020
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On Team Love

Jenaya’s son and Brian’s son play on the same football team. After secretly admiring each other forever, they finally found an excuse to speak – and they’ve been talking nonstop ever since. Soon they’ll be husband and wife!

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Super Attraction

“It was totally love at first sight, we used to watch each other at the practices and games,” says the bride-to-be. “We were extremely attracted to each other.”

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Best Gift Ever

Jenaya says her engagement ring was the best gift her fiancé ever got her. Agreed!

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Famous Firsts

“Our most romantic date was our first date,” says Jenaya. “I was so anxious and I loved it. We went to a small diner and just talked for a long time. Very simple, but fun.”

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I Love Me Some You

“He is the best man for me because he compliments my personality,” says Jenaya. “I am more laid back and quiet and he is outgoing and funny. He makes me laugh which is important and I just love being around him.”

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Family Approved

“My dad has adopted him as his pretend son, he likes him so much,” Jenaya shares.

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When You Know, You Just Know

Jenaya and Brian dated for nine months before he proposed.

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A Beautiful Love

“I fell in love with her because she was beautiful and I loved being around her,” says Brian.

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Yours Always

“I love doing ‘nothing’ with her,” admits Brian. “I just love being around her.”

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Future Plans For Two

“I am looking forward to traveling and growing old with her,” reveals Brian.

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The Big Moment

“I was very nervous about proposing,” Brian tells us. “I could barely eat anything and forgot my whole speech.”

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A Magnetic Love

“Jenaya is different from everyone else I dated, she is independent, confident and has a magnifying personality,” says Brian.

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Love All Around

“I love his parents and he loves mine,” Jenaya shares. “They are so down to earth and friendly.”

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She Picked A Winner

“My friends love him and think he is hilarious,” says Jenaya.

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Tons Of Fun

“Our best vacation together was a trip to the Dominican Republic,” says the glowing bride-to-be. “We relaxed together and had a ton of fun!”

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Just To Be With You

“On the weekends we go and do fun stuff with the kids like go-kart racing and going to the park,” Jenaya shares. “Sometimes we will just go on a date ourselves and go to dinner, a play or anything just to get away. I love spending time with him.”

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Family Ties

“I met his entire family at his niece’s birthday party for the first time,” says Jenaya. “Everyone was so friendly. He has a big family and I really love how close they are.”

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And The Bride (Will Wear) Bling

This June the happy couples will host a fairytale inspired wedding in Atlanta with lots of bling.

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Happy Honeymooners

Jenaya and Brian plan to celebrate their brand new relationship status with a  romantic honeymoon in Hawaii.

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An Elegant Affair

We just adore the couple’s intimate and elegant engagemet shoot style.

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Show Some (Comment) Love

Join us as we wish Jenaya and Brian nothing but the best. Want to see your love story featured in Just Engaged? Email us now.

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