Sasheena found the right ‘Guy’ in Jason

When Sasheena Douglas and Jason Guy met at work in 2017, love was the last thing on their minds. Sasheena saw Jason as a “privileged uptown youth” who seemed arrogant, while Jason thought Sasheena was a bit “rough”. Their first interaction was during an office tradition, where the newest team member had to buy drinks. Sasheena, unaware of the rule, was caught off guard when Jason insisted she follow through. A brief, tense exchange followed, but the tension soon melted into camaraderie as lunch dates and banter helped them see past their first impressions. Their friendship grew into a deeper bond, eventually blossoming into love.

From colleagues to friends and then partners, Sasheena found dating Jason to be endlessly fun.

“For me, dating Jason was so much fun. Actually, we still date each other. I’ve never had to plan a date or a vacation, he handles everything and that stood out to me immediately,” Sasheena told Island Wedding, highlighting how they keep their relationship fresh.

Their first official date, after not seeing each other for 10 months due to the pandemic, was a turning point. What started as a friendly lunch quickly deepened into something more.

For Sasheena, one of her most treasured memories is their first vacation together at a villa in St Ann, where she saw Jason in a different light.

“It was my first time being around his friends and experiencing him in that setting. It was sweet and fun, he was a gentleman; [He] made me feel safe and looked after [me], and I was able to get to know and understand him better,” she shared.

Another fond memory for her was sitting under the stars on their second date, overlooking the city. “That was the moment I started to feel a connection with him.”

When it came to marriage, Jason’s qualities as a communicator, his honesty, respect, and patience played a significant role in Sasheena’s decision. “He had most of the qualities I wanted in a husband and father,” she added.

As for Jason, he always admired Sasheena’s wit, humour, and nurturing nature. “ I can see her being a great mom. She’s honest, endearing, sassy and fun. When I’m with her I’m at peace,” he said.

SHARED VALUES

Sharing that marriage was naturally the next step for them due to their shared values and desire to start a family, the icing on the cake was the encouragement the couple received from their families.

“Our families played the supporting roles in our lives but never overstepped, and we didn’t include them more than was necessary. That’s also our approach in marriage. All boundaries have been respected, and to be honest, everybody was expecting a proposal at some point,” Jason happily explained.

While their relationship is built on a solid foundation of friendship, the pair knew that maintaining a successful partnership requires effort. They established honesty and respect as core values early on, which have guided them through challenges. Premarital counselling with Bishop Carla Dunbar helped them strengthen their bond by learning to communicate with empathy, approach difficult conversations with patience, and prioritise each other’s well-being.

Their wedding day was a reflection of their relationship – laid-back and filled with love. For Sasheena, the highlight was hearing Jason, a man of few words, express his feelings in heartfelt vows during the ceremony. Jason, more introverted, admits that his favourite part was the end of the wedding, when he could enjoy the peace of being with his new wife.

One of the standout elements of their wedding was Sasheena’s dress, which she designed and made herself. A digital marketing manager by day and fashion designer by night, she had been creating wedding dresses since 2017 and won a design competition in 2018. For her wedding, she sourced fabrics from around the world and made not only her gown, but also dresses for her mother, sister, and several members of the bridal party. She even crafted boutonnières for Jason and his best man, adding her personal touch to every detail. Her stunning creations can be seen on her Instagram page, @amahleJa.

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