The Barn at Riverbend

Wedding Day

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Our Wedding

I’ll never forget the first time I officially met Abby. It was the first day of school of our senior year of high school in 3rd hour physics class. I remember walking into the classroom looking around to see who I knew and immediately I saw a few friends that I knew but I also saw Abby. In my head I said, “That’s one of my cross country teammates!”. I went up to her and said hello to her and gave her a fist bump. From that fist bump, our friendship began. Every day when I went to class, I would always say hello to her and talk about cross country or random things when I had the chance to talk with her. We had a good friendship forming but once we left for our Minnesota cross country trip our teacher was going to have us move into different seats and I asked a friend to save a spot for me but he wasn't able to. When Abby and I came back from our cross country trip, we had to sit with each other and that was the best thing that could’ve happened.&nbsp; Every day I would always talk with Abby about anything random that went on with me. Honestly, I’m not sure how she was able to listen to me ramble on about the cross country team or what went on with me. But I appreciate her for being able to do that. While we were in the same class, I would always walk with her to her next class and still continue our conversation from class. During that time, it was fun getting to know Abby. In my head, I thought she was a quiet person that didn’t talk much to others but when I finally got to know the real Abby I was blown away with how amazing her personality was. I was always excited to see Abby. I will never forget when we had our 2nd lunch together in our first semester of senior year. I usually sat with my best friend but he would always sit next to Katie and talk to her and the other people that sat with us really didn’t talk much or I didn’t know them as well. But when Abby had the same lunch and she sat with us I would get excited and just talk to her for a majority of lunch time. Abby and I had a great friendship in our first semester of senior year.&nbsp; As we moved onto our second semester of senior year, I would say that’s when things started to change. We became way closer and I could not stop talking to her whenever I saw her. We had a 6th hour block that was the greatest thing that could’ve ever happened. Abby would always come through with the chick fil a fries and that made me so happy. During that time, we still continued to talk about more things that went on with our lives and I loved it. I would still walk her to her other class when we finished our 6th hour. This was also the time she started giving me rides home after practice. She still is to this day but I would call her clutch Abby for giving me those much needed rides home. Fast forward to the springtime, her best friend Katie is an absolute blessing.This was when prom was rolling around and I was deciding not to go since the people I thought of asking had already been asked. One day after school, Katie and I were in the front office and she asked me if I could ask Abby to prom. She explained to me how this would go down and how much it would mean to her. At that moment, I did not second guess my choice and I immediately said I would love to do that. I’m so thankful for that decision because Abby and I grew way closer than before and she was the best date I have ever had through my time of going to other dances.&nbsp; As the school year finished, Abby and I planned I guess you could say an unofficial date at her house. What I mean by this is that Abby invited me to her house for dinner with her family and she always went crazy about her mom’s pasta. And if you know me, I love food and I had to try it. I went over to Abby’s house one evening and it was the best evening ever. I got the chance to talk to her parents more and hang with Aisley and another friend that was over. Her family was so fun to be around and I had an amazing time being at the Onnen household. After we finished eating Andrea’s amazing pasta, Abby and I went to the kitchen and talked for six hours straight. I don’t know how to explain that moment but it was so pure and special. I’ve never had any connection like that and that night was a moment I’ll never forget.&nbsp; To wrap things up on June 18th, 2019, Abby and I started dating officially after all the oblivious moments we had of thinking we didn’t like each other. In reality, we actually did like each other but it took us twenty thousand years to realize it. After 5 years of doing long distance I can’t explain how amazing and what a blessing this relationship has been. Abby and I have learned so much through our relationship from the lows and the highs. We have been able to work together and learn how to overcome hard moments. I’m beyond excited to begin this new beautiful chapter with Abby and continue to make these unforgettable memories.&nbsp;

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Younger sister. Wants to fight a goose someday.

Aisley Onnen

Older brother. Takes every opportunity to roast me.

Jeremy Garcia

Friend since eighth grade. Never met a craft she didn't like. 

Katie Kasunic

Friend since high school. Facebook marketplace/fake jersey addict. 

Asher Molina

Honorary older sister.  Got lost on a run with Abby and ended up running 12 miles on accident. 

Giselle Rogers

Friend since high school. Once fell asleep with headphones on to YMCA.

Ben Tyrrell

College roommate. Taylor Swift oficianado. 

Emma Conner

Friend since high school. Will sing opera to you while you eat pizza.

Joseph Coddington

College roommate. Will be wearing Chacos if the weather is 50 degrees or higher. 

Heidi Willoughby

Childhood friend. News anchor legend for Wichita.  

Cale Chapman

College roommate. Lover of rice and fun socks.

Allison Wolfe

Friend since high school. C-team president legend/biggest Kevin Durant fan ever.

Abby & Sebastian

Abby & Sebastian

A&S

Wedding Day