Karen and Stephen’s love story is a unique one. A waitress and an accountant, who met on a day when Stephen, in Uganda for his first time, lost his way to his hotel room. Read on for their wedding story.
Bride: Bayern Karen, A waitress
Groom: Stephen Mowrey, An Accountant.
Venue: Bujuko.
Date: 30th September, 2021
Backstory
I met Stephen while working as a janitor at a hotel in Kampala. I gave him good reception and explained everything about Uganda. Because it was his first time in the country at that time, I guess this sparked something special between us. We later became good friends and communicated everyday for a whole year before the relationship going to another level.
Engagement
He proposed to me via video call and I said yes! He later came back to Uganda and made it official.
What sparked the fire
Bayern Karen: Aaah, When he insisted on meeting my parents via phone video call, and the fact that he didn’t consider me being a janitor, so he didn’t care what I was doing.
Stephen Mowrey: The honesty she showed me and the patience, the advice she gave and her calmness. I think, the day she smiled at me when I was lost sparked everything. She is a down to earth person.
Favorite part of the event
Bayern Karen: When I stepped out for the first time, he cried 😂 He couldn’t believe that I was the one and the entire community waiting for a queen, it was so nice.
Stephen Mowrey: I still remember her beautiful face and smile like it was yesterday, she is such an adorable person. I am honored to be with her.
Planning the wedding
It was a horrible experience. I broke down as many times as I could because of the frustration that was involved, and since I’m a shy person, it was super hard to go out the first time for people to see me, but it’s a good experience because you feel loved with every one being there for you. It’s such a sweet feeling.
Vendors
Make-up and hair: Apples faces
Photography and video: Garay photography
Fashion & styling: Vits bridals
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