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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus

Reception

Our Wedding

Some love stories begin with a chance encounter. Others begin with a single message sent across the internet.For James and PD, their story began on March 24, 2023, when they met online. What started as a text conversation quickly became a daily ritual. Day after day, they talked, shared their lives, laughed together, and discovered a tremendous love was growing between them.Then came Friday, June 30, 2023. At 8:02 p.m., James drove up to PD’s apartment in Houston for the first time. After months of talking every day, the two finally met face-to-face. What could have been an ordinary summer evening became the beginning of a remarkable chapter in their lives.Their love continued to deepen, and on December 20, 2025, the day they moved in together, PD asked James to marry him. It was a night filled with excitement, new beginnings, and a promise to build a life side by side.Just a few days later, on Christmas Day 2025, James shared that promise again, this time in front of his family in Florida, asking PD to marry him.Together, they began creating a home filled with love, laughter, and four-legged family members. On March 10, 2026, they adopted two dogs, Lucy and Desi, who quickly filled their home with joy, companionship, and plenty of adventures. Then, on June 1, 2026, their family grew once more when they welcomed Spirit, an 11-year-old cat from Galveston. Spirit’s arrival added another layer of warmth and love to the home.From an online conversation to a first meeting, from engagement to a shared home, from two people to a family that includes Lucy, Desi, and Spirit, their story is a reminder love is often found in the moments we least expect.And this chapter is only the beginning.

From first message to forever: James & PD's love story

Our Story

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Wedding Party

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Located in the financial district of Houston, near major attractions and connected to Houston's underground tunnel system, C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton offers complimentary shuttle service within the downtown area. The hotel provides paid WiFi access and rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. A work desk is featured in each air-conditioned room at the C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the private bathroom. A state-of-the-art fitness center and 24-hour front desk are offered at C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton. Laundry service is also available. Guests can enjoy room service or dine in the onsite bar and restaurant. The hotel is connected via sky bridge to the Allen Center and Heritage Plaza office buildings. It is located less than 0.6 mi from the theater district, Downtown Aquarium and Bayou Place entertainment complex. The city's light rail system is also seconds away and offers instant access to much of the surrounding area.

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

Offering a fitness center, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown is located 1 mi away from George R. Brown Convention Center. Free WiFi access is available and each room comes equipped with cable. A work desk and ironing facilities are included in all rooms. Featuring a hairdryer, the private bathroom comes with a bath or shower. A business center and a 24-hour front desk are available on site. Holiday Inn Houston Downtown also offers a shared lounge and TV area. Minute Maid Park is located 1.3 mi away from this Holiday Inn. NRG Stadium is within 7.8 mi of the property.

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG

This Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown hotel features several on-site dining venues. Rooms feature views of Downtown Houston. Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown has guest rooms furnished with a flat-panel TV and an iPod docking station. A Single-cup coffee maker and boutique toiletries are provided in each room. Guests at Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown will enjoy swimming in the heated outdoor pool or lounging on the deck. The on-site FedEx business center and the modern fitness facility are accessible 24 hours a day. The hotel also has plenty of meeting venues, conference rooms and event space. Shula’s Steakhouse, Einstein Bros Bagels and LobbiBar are the hotel’s other dining options. Room service is offered. Houston’s Theater District and Minute Maid ballpark are each within 1.2 mi of the hotel, with convenient transfer service available. The George R. Brown Convention Center is also 1.2 mi away.

Paul David & James

Paul David & James

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