Slayden Missionary Baptist Church

Bridal Shower

Slayden Missionary Baptist

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Summer

Our Wedding

Attention Parents! 

If you have younger children, they are very much welcome to join us for our day. We will have little games set up either outside or in a classroom to keep them entertained throughout the reception. As a mother myself, I know the anxiety you may have bringing small babies or toddlers to such an event, but we have an amazing group that will welcome you and help if needed. No need to stress, Mama. We'll make sure you're covered In your RSVP, there is a section asking if there is any children under 10, please mark yes and how many so we can get a proper head count for games and goodies purposes just in case. The older kids (4 and above) will be responsible for helping clean up said areas afterwards

Matthew 19:14 (ESV) "But Jesus said 'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs to the kingdom of heaven'"

Children Welcome  

Newcomers to Slayden Baptist -  Kristen's Story

I remember the day my mama told me we were going to church. Just out of the blue on a random Saturday. We were driving home from my uncle's house in Vanleer, talking about random things as we usually do. Then Mama's hand shoots across the center console, about taking my eye with it, pointing to this random church and declared "We're going church there tomorrow morning. Figure out what time service starts" Side note: Folks, you have to type in Slayden Missionary Baptist. Not just Slayden Baptist. GPS will take you Lamar, MS if you don't add "missionary" in the name. Figured that out the hard way. The next morning, we got up and went to church at Slayden Missionary Baptist. Turns out we were too early for service and went straight to breakfast and Bible study with everyone. It's been like that every week since August 2025. We started going to Wednesday night Bible studies as well. I genuinely fell in love with the church, its people, and how devoted to Christ and to each other they are. It's inspiring to witness and truly an honor to be part of. I gave myself over to the Lord and got baptized in this church March 15th. There's a point to my prologue I promise. Just bear with me here. Because during this time in church, I noticed, while there were a handful of people my age, most of them were already married. Now, my whole intention of going to church wasn't to find a man. Your brain just automatically makes note of these sort of things. Like "oh hey that one is cute and single". Can you guess which one that was? Never really spoke to him though. For 7 months! Anyways, fast forward to mid-February, I had just started Lent, a season of fasting and devoted prayer, with my best friend, Lillian, and my mom. My focus was solely on Jesus, learning His Way, and learning who I was according to what He had to say about me. I wasn't considering any sort of romance whatsoever. I was convinced I was going to be single for years on after my last relationship hit rock bottom. It was the Sunday after I announced my decision to be baptized when I truly noticed Brandon for the first time as anything other than "that guy" at church. Of course I knew his name, and we've had polite conversation, but it was never more than that. That Monday, I texted Lillian and said "I think I might like this guy at church". TWO DAYS LATER, he asked me out to dinner Friday night. There's no way we accidentally decided, at the same time, "Hey this person could be it" like that. God was at work here and I'll believe that until the end of my days. Brandon and I have been practically sewed together at the hip since that first date, and here we are now, planning our forever. I thank the Lord every day for putting me on this path and for answering my prayers in the most wonderful, unexpected ways.

Brandon's Story To Be Added Eventually 

Our Story

I have attached the color palette (sorta) if you wish to match but please just dress comfortable in your Sunday best.We don't care what you look like. We're just happy to share this day with youI just ask that white, or variant shades, not be worn as tradition and respect towards the bride

Luke 12: 27- 28 (NASB) "Consider the lilies, how they grow: neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith!"

Dress Code

Q + A

We are so bad at remembering to take pictures together. I hardly ever touch my phone when I am with Brandon.

First Easter 

Friday Date Night 

First Family Zoo Trip 

Photos

Travel

Things to Do

"Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have tea first?" 

I chose to not have a bachelorette party. It would be unfair to only celebrate with a select few people when so many has been there for me. So have tea we shall! We are hosting an afternoon tea party for the ladies to gather and have fellowship (and possibly more sweets than we should. Shhhh no one will know) at Slayden Missionary Baptist Church on May 30th at 2pm with poetry and scripture readings to celebrate such a joyous occasion This is not a party to honor me as the bride, but to honor the women that walked with me before I start down the aisle. All your love and support has gotten me to where I am today, and I can't thank you enough.

Please rsvp by May 23rd

ATTIRE

Let's imagine a tea party in our head. What does that look like to you? Lace parasols and scones in high society? Giant, floppy hats and plastic cups of lemonade at the Kentucky Derby? Maybe even just sitting on the front porch on a pretty day with a glass of iced tea? Well, whatever you pictured, wear it. Be as extra and over the top, or as simple, as you wish to be. This is a no judgment zone. Embrace your inner child and play dress up with me for a day. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

Poets Amongst Us 

Feel free to bring, or write your own, poem to read to the group. They do not have to be romantic or have a theme. It can just be a piece of work that you like.If poetry isn't really your forte, please bring some scripture that calls to you. I would love to get to know the inner workings of your minds through the pieces you choose to share

Romans 15:5-6 (ESV): "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"

Kristen & Brandon

Kristen & Brandon

Q + A

WHEN AND HOW SHOULD I RSVP?

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

CAN WE TAKE PICTURES/VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY?

Will we eat?

Where are you honeymooning?