What’s up, everybody? This is Byron, and I just want to say thank you for responding to the show. First of all, I just want to say to everyone that you have to keep the Lord in your relationship because without him there is no relationship. Also, if you really love the person you are with and you know you’re going to be with them forever, don’t wait. Get married. Who cares how old you are? You’re never too young to get married.

Hey, this is Ashley! First of all, I am glad that people have seen more than just the arguing in our episode. I am glad that some of you guys have also seen the message that we were trying to put out. Remember this: Life is full of its ups and downs, but it is so much better to have them with the one you LOVE.

PATRICA…… Girl, tell anybody and everybody that you are engaged. Be proud that you found a good man in your life that you are about to start a family with. Not a lot of girls have the luxury of finding one, so that shows how lucky we are. When I first became engaged, I was embarrassed to show people because I myself felt I was too young. Then, one day I realized that I am not going to be engaged forever. The man I have treats me like a queen and I should be proud and care less about what anyone thinks, including our families. Don’t hide your happiness — be proud of yourself! You’re going to college and doing everything right. That is all that matters. Good luck and congrats on the engagement and the new arrival.

KRISTINA….. Congrats on your wedding and I hope you have a happy life. My advice is get married when you feel you are ready. I am 19 and he is 21. There is never a perfect age. As long as you two are in love, that is all that matters. About your families… they are always going to be there and are going to have to accept it sooner or later. Byron and I have been together for 5 years and have not broken up once. The first 3 years, my family did not accept him, but then they grew to love him because they have seen how well he takes care of me. Now they take his side all the time instead of mine. The family will always come around, you just have to stay strong and support each other. As for my dress, I got it at David’s Bridal, but it wasn’t too cheap. Good luck and enjoy your wedding to the fullest because it becomes more stressful as you get closer to the date.

VANITY….. Real LOVE is all that matters.
It is hard when your husband’s family doesn’t accept you, but I guess you have to learn how to deal with it. I have learned to stay strong and accept their decisions, just as they have to accept that we are in love and there is not one emotion stronger than love that can break it. Love is a beautiful thing and there is no other feeling like it, so when you find it don’t let it go.
As for my being bossy, yes I can get like that, but I am not like that all the time. If you seen the aftermath on mtv.com you will see that Byron likes that about me. He likes a strong girl and that is what I am. I view a relationship as being 50/50 and that is the way we are. We always make our decisions together.

To those we have inspired, all we have to say is stay strong and don’t give up. Live life to the fullest with each other and enjoy each other’s company. Take it one day at a time and know that the relationship is getting stronger each day that goes by.
To those who want to chat, just write a response and I will definitely write back.
ASHLEY

Hi everyone, it’s Jessica here! I just want to say thank you to everyone’s encouraging thoughts & hopes for us. We appreciate it so much. I cried the first time I read all of your comments because they touched me so much. I just want to say thank you. Everything is great, too, with the marriage and the baby! I want to answer everyone’s questions, so I picked a few from your responses:

Q: The sex of the baby?
A: IT’S A BOY!

Q: What are you going to name the baby?
A: After Frank! Frank Joseph Jr.

Q: When is the baby due?
A: July 18th, 2007

Q: Are you going natural or epidural?
A: I would like to do it without the epidural. One, because the women in my family seem to have BAD luck with those things and I don’t want any problems. Two, because I want to know what I’m doing and feel everything. If I can’t handle it, then I’ll take the epidural, but as far as I’m concerned… it’s au naturel for this woman!!!!!!

Q: What were you going to name the baby if it was a girl?
A: Juliana Marie

Q: Where did the episode take place?
A: Norwood, Pennsylvania. Delaware County.

Q: Are things better with Frank’s sisters?
A: Yes, as a matter of fact they are! I couldn’t be happier. I love his family and they are great people, they just WORRY TOO much! But, I love them, and they love me.

Q: Are things any different with Frank’s brother?
A: Well considering I don’t see him that much, I cant really say, but I do hope that Frank’s brother realizes that Frank is a married man now with a baby on the way and he needs to respect that! It’s not that Frank’s brother didn’t ever like me, he just wants a party partner! He just needs to respect the fact that Frank can’t be his party partner anymore! Someone wrote a comment to our blog that read “I think that your brother was just jealous that you have a real thing going on, and he doesn’t.” (written by martha). I think there was or still is some truth in that but…we’ll never know for sure!

Q: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
A: As a matter of fact, I have three brothers! They were never shown on TV because they didn’t have anything negative to say about the wedding! I have one older brother and two younger brothers — Adam, Matthew & CJ. They are happy for us and they all LOVE Frank.

Q: Do you have a myspace?
A: Yes, we do. The link is http://www.myspace.com/iloveyoupeanut

Thank you to everyone who watched the show, and thank you for all the great comments and questions. I hope I answered all of your questions. If not, don’t hesitate to ask more!!!!

Love Always,
Mr & Mrs. Melasecca

I love my wife! She’s amazing and is everything I could ever want in a wife. She’s the most beautiful and caring person I know. We’re establishing our lives together and it’s been amazing! Married life has been incredible. I couldn’t be happier…everything worked out perfectly! We love each other and we love our little family that we have. Me, Chantel, and our dog Jack! God has blessed our marriage and we’re so thankful for everything. Write back!

So I just have to tell you all that Chris and I went to San Antonio and Corpus Christi TX for a week and loved it. We drove twenty-four hours to get to San Antonio, and another two hours to Corpus Christi. It was a long drive! We got to visit our really good friends, who happen to be a military family that is stationed there. I was so glad to visit her because she sits at home alone most of the time. I got to entertain her. I am sure she had an amazing time. They got married young as well. She was 18 and graduated June 2006. By August, she was married. Like Chris and I, they are perfect for each other.

In Corpus Christi, we went surfing…something I had never done. We didn’t get huge waves, but I did awesome. Neither Chris nor I had ever had any lessons; it was our first time. I am a much better surfer than snowboarder. I got up my first time and rode it for a minute or two. I thought it might be harder. I seriously want to move to a beach and surf all day long! I love it! But next time we go? I am totally flying.

Even in Texas people came up to us and asked if we were the couple on MTV. We will never get used to being recognized everywhere we go. A lot of times they tell us that they love the show and wonder when we might do another one. It is hard to think that people across the world know my story and want to be a part of my life. I don’t mind sharing. But it is still weird to have people know you when you are in a city that you have never been to in your life.

SO ALL OF YOU KNOW: I GAVE CHRIS’ MOM A NECKLACE SO SHE WOULD FEEL A PART OF IT. IT IS THE ONE I WORE IN THE TEMPLE. IF YOU WANT TO FIND IT, GO TO THE ENGAGED MAIN SITE AND CLICK VIDEOS. YOU CAN WATCH OUR AFTER SHOW. I EXPLAIN IT MUCH BETTER IN MY BLOG TITLED “REACTIONS TO YOUR COMMENTS”. I SUGGEST YOU READ THAT.

To the girls who wanted to know about my dress. It is actually a designer dress made by Maggie Satero. It was the only modest dress she made. Almost any place you go to will do a modest fill on your dress. There are lots of places in Utah that have modest dresses. You just have to shop around. I suggest any soon-to-be bride go to lots and lots of places until you find the perfect one. Mine was in the 4th place I went to. Just take your time. When you put it on you will know it is the right one because you will love it so much…You won’t want to take it off.

Chris and I did not live with each other before we got married. Everyone said it was going to be hard to live with someone. But it wasn’t at all. You don’t have to live with someone before you marry them to know you are perfect for each other. We have had no problems being married and only have little arguments over things like games and sports…must be because we are very competitive. By the way…I was the better surfer. Write Back!

Amanda.

Since the show I have gotten a countless number of messages, emails, and even a few random phone calls from people who watched our episode.People ask about our house, my music, and, surprisingly enough, a lot ofgirls have sent me their phone numbers (which still amazes me because they saw me on TV getting married). But anyways, it also seems thatquite a few ask why Bre and I decided to get married so young andwould we encourage this to others. This is tough because so manyvariables come into effect. I feel that your level of maturity is more of a determining factor than your age. I know this probably soundsfunny coming from a guy who slept in a bathroom with his two youngerbrothers. But I’m honestly not that immature. I’m just kind of random. I actually work full-time, go to school full-time, and I just signedwith a company in California to pursue my music. I am also luckyenough to have two great parents who support me in everything I do.Since getting married, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I’m not a very sentimental person. But I honestly wake up every morningwith a smile on my face. I am very content. Life is good.

God Bless,
Josh

What’s up everybody? This is Byron. Ashley and I are still together. And we are happier than ever. In the beginning of the relationship, Ashley and I went through a lot. We had people not wanting us to be together. We had people looking at us funny every time we went out in public. We even had people say nasty things like, “a Mexican girl shouldn’t be with a black guy because black guys are all thugs and gang bangers”. I’m not a thug, or a gang banger. And it really pisses me off to hear people say or think that about me. All I can say to people who are in the same situation I am in is that you are going to go through these things. You just can’t let ignorance stop you from doing what you want to do; don’t let it get the best of you.

Being married is a beautiful thing. It makes you feel good to know you have someone who will always be there for you through thick and thin. A Lot people say that when you get married, life isn’t going to be fun anymore. But it’s up to you to make it fun and keep the spark alive. I want to thank everyone who tuned in to watch the show. You will probably see more of us in the future.

Hi, this is Ashley! Just writing to say that we are still together and staying strong. Marriage is not easy when you get married young. But we are hanging in there. Life after marriage is good. Both sides of our family are accepting and supporting.(Well they have no choice NOW!). We are both working and going to school. No, Byron is not taking the Spanish class. But I will make sure he does SOON. Everybody looks at us different now that we are married. It is almost like we are the couple to look up to. I don’t know why.

All the fighting on the show was not called for…we were just under stress. To all the inter-racial couples: you need to stay strong and not worry about what anybody has to say. They are just hating because they don’t have it as well as you do. You have to be able to work and stay strong together because, with one person putting all the effort in the relationship, it will not work. To get any more tips, just write me and I will be more than happy to suggest something.

Peace out,
Mrs. Bourgeois!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah - We have added a new member to the family. I bet you thought I would never consider it. But Byron wanted to add another member so bad, I had to please my husband. IT’S A BOY!!!!!!!! When you look into his eyes, you can’t help but fall in love. His clothes are so tiny and adorable. I can’t believe I didn’t consider it sooner. His legs are so small and chunky. I am scared to pick him up because he looks so fragile. His hair is so healthy; soft and shiny. I am so excited to be a mother. Finally Byron got his Little Bourgeois!!!!! We named him Prince Bourgeois, and he looks just like his daddy!!! He is the best puppy in the world!!!!