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Counting&nbsp;down&nbsp;to&nbsp;March&nbsp;21,&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;where&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;&&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;will&nbsp;tie&nbsp;the&nbsp;knot&nbsp;surrounded&nbsp;by&nbsp;family,&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;and&nbsp;possibly&nbsp;a&nbsp;thunderstorm&nbsp;tracking&nbsp;app&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jacob’s&nbsp;pocket. They&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;with&nbsp;you&nbsp;and&nbsp;start&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;forever.&nbsp;Rain&nbsp;or&nbsp;shine—it’s&nbsp;happening.

Here’s To A Lifetime...

Our Wedding

Once&nbsp;upon&nbsp;a&nbsp;swipe,&nbsp;back&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;mysterious&nbsp;days&nbsp;of&nbsp;December&nbsp;2020,&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;was&nbsp;on&nbsp;Tinder—definitely&nbsp;not&nbsp;procrastinating&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;life's&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;—when&nbsp;she&nbsp;came&nbsp;across&nbsp;a&nbsp;tall&nbsp;guy&nbsp;from&nbsp;North&nbsp;Carolina&nbsp;named&nbsp;Jacob,&nbsp;who&nbsp;just&nbsp;so&nbsp;happened&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;trapped&nbsp;in&nbsp;quarantine.&nbsp;Romantic?&nbsp;Not&nbsp;really.&nbsp;But&nbsp;fate?&nbsp;Absolutely. Because&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;lockdown,&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;in-person&nbsp;date&nbsp;didn’t&nbsp;happen&nbsp;until&nbsp;December&nbsp;30th,&nbsp;a&nbsp;day&nbsp;now&nbsp;etched&nbsp;in&nbsp;history&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;met&nbsp;the&nbsp;man&nbsp;who&nbsp;thought&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;already&nbsp;dating.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;right—by&nbsp;January,&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;asked,&nbsp;“Will&nbsp;you&nbsp;be&nbsp;my&nbsp;girlfriend?”&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;shocked&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;out&nbsp;she&nbsp;hadn’t&nbsp;already&nbsp;agreed.&nbsp;Classic&nbsp;Jacob:&nbsp;emotionally&nbsp;committed,&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;steps&nbsp;ahead,&nbsp;and&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;bit&nbsp;confused. Despite&nbsp;that&nbsp;minor&nbsp;technicality,&nbsp;their&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;took&nbsp;off.&nbsp;They&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Tennessee,&nbsp;a&nbsp;brave,&nbsp;bold&nbsp;move&nbsp;made&nbsp;easier&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;shared&nbsp;love&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;mountains&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;debates&nbsp;over&nbsp;the&nbsp;proper&nbsp;pronunciation&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;word&nbsp;"syrup". For&nbsp;2½&nbsp;years,&nbsp;they&nbsp;built&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;love,&nbsp;and&nbsp;pets.&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;brought&nbsp;her&nbsp;adorable,&nbsp;four-legged&nbsp;bestie&nbsp;Lena—a&nbsp;dog&nbsp;who&nbsp;knows&nbsp;she's&nbsp;the&nbsp;main&nbsp;character.&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;brought&nbsp;Nimbus,&nbsp;a&nbsp;cat&nbsp;with&nbsp;serious&nbsp;storm-cloud&nbsp;energy&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;name&nbsp;that&nbsp;says&nbsp;“my&nbsp;dad&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;meteorologist." And&nbsp;oh,&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;is&nbsp;into&nbsp;meteorology.&nbsp;Like,&nbsp;deeply.&nbsp;The&nbsp;man&nbsp;will&nbsp;pause&nbsp;mid-sentence&nbsp;to&nbsp;analyze&nbsp;a&nbsp;cloud&nbsp;formation.&nbsp;Or&nbsp;get&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;over&nbsp;a&nbsp;cold&nbsp;front.&nbsp;When&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;not&nbsp;tracking&nbsp;the&nbsp;weather,&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;chasing&nbsp;birdies&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;golf&nbsp;course&nbsp;like&nbsp;it's&nbsp;his&nbsp;second&nbsp;job. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;brilliant&nbsp;speech-language&nbsp;pathologist,&nbsp;spending&nbsp;her&nbsp;days&nbsp;helping&nbsp;others&nbsp;find&nbsp;their&nbsp;voices—and&nbsp;her&nbsp;evenings&nbsp;living&nbsp;her&nbsp;best&nbsp;life&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;kitchen.&nbsp;Cooking&nbsp;is&nbsp;her&nbsp;love&nbsp;language.&nbsp;And&nbsp;Jacob?&nbsp;He's&nbsp;the&nbsp;very&nbsp;willing&nbsp;taste&nbsp;tester. Then,&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;true&nbsp;cinematic&nbsp;moment,&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;to&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Smoky&nbsp;Mountains—cue&nbsp;the&nbsp;fog,&nbsp;the&nbsp;trees,&nbsp;and&nbsp;maybe&nbsp;even&nbsp;a&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;hawk&nbsp;flying&nbsp;overhead.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;perfect,&nbsp;&nbsp;burnt&nbsp;grass&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;(ask&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;about&nbsp;it). Now,&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;counting&nbsp;down&nbsp;to&nbsp;March&nbsp;21,&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;they&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;officially&nbsp;official.&nbsp;The&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;will&nbsp;no&nbsp;doubt&nbsp;be&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;love,&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;a&nbsp;perfectly&nbsp;curated&nbsp;playlist,&nbsp;and&nbsp;someone&nbsp;(probably&nbsp;Jacob)&nbsp;checking&nbsp;the&nbsp;weather&nbsp;radar&nbsp;between&nbsp;vows. So&nbsp;here’s&nbsp;to&nbsp;Abby&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jacob:&nbsp;a&nbsp;Tinder&nbsp;match&nbsp;turned&nbsp;soulmates,&nbsp;with&nbsp;one&nbsp;sassy&nbsp;dog,&nbsp;one&nbsp;mysterious&nbsp;cat,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;future&nbsp;forecast&nbsp;that&nbsp;looks&nbsp;very&nbsp;bright. Rain&nbsp;or&nbsp;shine—they're&nbsp;in&nbsp;this&nbsp;for&nbsp;life.&nbsp;💍🐾⛳🍳

A Tinder Spark Turned Forver Flame: The Story Of Jacob And Abby (And Lena And Nimbus)

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Alaina Hebert

Finlee Rose Courville

Brianna Benoit

Alexis Manuel-Vail

Corbin Durham

James Durham

Darin Hebert

Nick Lyerly

Brandon Lawson

Brent Benoit

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Best Western Heritage Inn & Suites

Candlewood Suites: Lafayette - River Ranch

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

Top Golf

Acadian Village is a folk life museum that offers an authentic vision of Acadian society in South Louisiana during the 19th century.

LARC's Acadian Village

Opened in 1978, the 150-acre facility offers guided nature hikes & environmental education programs.

Acadia Park Nature Station

Atchafalaya Basin Landing & Swamp Tours is a family-owned and operated tour destination located in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, America's largest freshwater swamp. Since 1999, travelers and locals alike have made the trek to our slice of heaven to enjoy tours, fishing, and lively activities at Turtle's Bar as they take in the natural sights and sounds of the area.

Atchafalaya Basin Landing Airboat Swamp Tours

One stop for dining, live music, and bowling

Rock n Bowl

Exotic animals from around the world exhibited on over 42 acres, scenic & well shaded park, complete with boardwalks, petting zoo, gift shop, playground, concessions, train ride and indoor or outdoor facilities for private rentals.  Group rates, birthday party package, and snore & roar overnight tent campouts. Take a walk on the WILD side and visit Acadiana's Zoo-rific Zoo!

Zoosiana

The heart of Lafayette's art, culture, history, festivals, music, and food downtown. 

Downtown Lafayette

Visit the last retail Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe in the World in Lafayette, Louisiana where you can get a taste of ice cream done "the Old Fashion Way"!

Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe

Home of the Ragin Cajuns as well as being Abby's alma mater.  🤟🤟 Check out Cypress Lake, the only managed wetland on a university campus! 🐊

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 

Classic interpretations and exciting twists on Louisiana's favorite sandwich plus starters, salads, sides, and refreshing beverages all in a relaxed casual setting.

Pop's Poboys

The restaurant serves inventive versions of traditional Cajun and American cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and rich flavors.

The French Press

Wood-fired pizzas & exceptional cocktails in the heart of downtown Lafayette, LA.

Central Pizza & Bar

If you’re looking for fresh Louisiana Seafood, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Louisiana Crawfish Time you will find some of the world’s best boiled seafood, fried seafood and fresh Louisiana oysters on the half shell. Served in an atmosphere that will have you feeling as though you’re eating at camp nestled deep in the Atchafalaya Basin.

Abby & Jacob

Abby & Jacob

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Candlewood Suites: Lafayette - River Ranch