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They met through a mutual friend, Abby and her roommate Rayna hosted one of their game nights. Uno cards were thrown, +2s were dealt, and most importantly, a friendship was made. They eventually worked together at the same restaurant at the local bar district Northgate in College Station, Texas. Soon after, we were inseparable. When Abbys freshmen year of college ended, she decided to go back home in Katy, Texas, and start school there. They chose to be long distance but they both made efforts to see each other every weekend. It was hard at times but worth every minute they got to be together. After one long year somehow, Abby convinced Seth to move to Houston to live with her and her parents (Thank you Lara and Larry- Seth) to pursue a degree. Seth also became the best cat dad in the world (3 total). Then life just hit them. they traveled any chance they got, they experienced college classes together and have been there for each other through everything. They have seen each other at worst and at our best, like when Abby graduated from college and Seth getting amazing photography opportunities! June 2023 in San Francisco, with the Golden Gate view, Seth, 6.5 years later, finally got down on one knee and asked her to be his soup snake forever (If you know you know). Abby s mom, dad and brother surprised her at the engagement. It was they best day of their lives. They can not wait to spend the rest of their lives together and celebrate with their loved ones!

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Hi! I’m Cassidy Malone and I am so excited to be apart of such a special day. Abby’s and my friendship roots back to high school where we made some everlasting memories. However, despite knowing Abby was going to be a lifelong friend, it wasn’t until college/post college when our relationship took the step from friends to forever besties. Abby stood by my side at one of my most cherished moments in my life, and I absolutely cannot wait to do the same for her. I am so grateful Abby has such an incredible man such as Seth to give her an ever lasting love. Not only do they bring out the absolute best in one another, they truly are the definition of love and happiness. I am forever grateful to watch their relationship flourish in front of my eyes from weekend game nights, holiday celebrations, or even just a random week night where one of us cooks a yummy dinner! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you guys, and I am looking forward to our yearly trips with our kids that will grow up not only as friends, but as family. 

Cassidy Malone

Hi! I'm Alexis Valdes, and I am incredibly honored to be standing by Abby’s side as her maid of honor on her special day. Abby and I have been inseparable since our junior year in high school. We became instant friends and she plays an important role in all the happy memories I have from high school! I can honestly say my high school experience wouldn’t have been the same without her. Even when she moved away for college, but then lucky for me came back:), we stayed the best of friends! I vividly remember the first time I met Seth when I went to visit her. Little did I know I was meeting the perfect person for her! She has always been there for me and seeing her have the love she deserves makes me so incredibly happy. Seeing their relationship grow has been a beautiful journey filled with love and unforgettable memories. Abby’s friendship means the world to me, and I am beyond grateful to have her in my life. I am thrilled to celebrate this joyous occasion with Abby and Seth, and I can't wait to witness their love story unfold. 

Alexis Valdes

Apples and I go way back. We actually met through her father, Larrold. He was my head coach for a few years and eventually came to coach the swim team in my neighborhood. Abby and I really started our friendship there as assistant coaches. Morning practices in the Houston heat, god awful one piece tanlines that, if you squint hard enough, you probably can still see haha. We realized we were going to the same college and both didn't have a roommate. How lucky am I that I got to live with my best friend for freshman year?! The late night patio talks, Nanny McPhee cries, lake days and sleepovers really solidified our friendship. We got to experience the first taste of adulthood together and I will be forever grateful that Abby was my girl for that period of my life. She is my shoulder to cry on, the first person I get to share news with, she is always there when I need her, she is my best friend. I was lucky enough to see the beginning of this relationship, and all I've got to say is....we all saw this one coming!<3

Rayna Sehon

Hey! My name is Lindsey Hermes, and I am lucky enough to be married to Abby’s brother, Ryan. I’ve known Abby for eight years and have had the wonderful opportunity of going through young adulthood and now adulthood along side her. We met in College Station and have now made our way to Houston. Being close to the same age has afforded us similar opportunities, challenges, and adventures. It’s been wonderful to go through so much of that with her as my sister-in-law. 

My favorite memory with Abby has to be family Christmas. It’s my favorite time of year and the fact that I get to spend it with you and your parents and siblings just makes it so much better. I really enjoy getting to joke with you, play the Christmas games, and just spend some time as a family. I can think of many great times of us together, but nothing can ever top hanging out with you on Christmas! 

Lindsey Hermes

Hi everyone! My name is Krista Llanes and I have been good friends with both the bride and groom since we met in College Station back in 2016. We have had many  unforgettable memories since then, way too many to mention - but the one that I always remember is when Seth planned Abby a trip to Austin for her birthday. He was so excited to put it all together and make her day extra special, so a group of us drove out to meet them for a surprise birthday night out! That was one of the moments I knew they’d be together forever just by the way they looked at each other. Although I have moved away from the area and back to my hometown in the deep part of South Texas, we continue to keep a close friendship and I couldn’t be any happier for this moment in both of their lives. I wish both bride and groom a happy, loving and blessed marriage! 

Krista Llanes

I am Gabbi and I am currently a Geology master’s student at the Colorado School of Mines(Which is too far from me, But I love it for you-Abby, sorry Gabbs you can continue<3)! Abby and I met when we were 6 years old in Mrs. Warner’s first grade class, but became very close in middle school and we became some of those lifelong best friends. Throughout our childhood in the Settlement and the last 20 years- there are way too many amazing memories to count and recall. But a lot of the very best ones always revolved around swim team and hot topic eyeliner! Love you Abs!

Gabrielle Bennett

Seth and I met sophomore year of high school in 6th period swim class. We were 2 goofy kids new to the sport and just picked the class because it sounded fun to splash around for a  period. 
Seth and I maintained an amazing friendship through out the years.
When I first met Abby she was working at potato shack with Seth and I shortly became apart of the potato shack team. That’s where I watched Seth and Abby’s relationship start. From watching them find each other to being apart of this next mile stone I’m excited to watch them grow and I  can’t wait to be apart of many more.

Joquin Hernandez

Hi, I’m Michael Malone, a friend of both Seth and Abby’s. I got the honor of meeting Seth and Abby through my wife, Cassidy, about 6 years ago. It’s been great getting to watch Seth and Abby’s relationship turn into what it has over the last few years, and I’m excited to celebrate along side them on their special day. While both of them mean so much to me, I’ll be backin my man Seth up, and cheering him on, on his big day. I’m grateful for both of you, and can’t wait to see what you two have in store for yalls future! 



Michael Malone

Hi, I am Alex Hernandez, a good friend of Abby and Seth. I first met Abby way back in high school. We quickly became good friends! We lost touch after high school but became fast friends once again after we were re-introduced through my girlfriend, Alexis, that is also when I met Seth. Seth was such an easy person to become friends with and I have watched their relationship together flourish over the years. I am excited to celebrate their special day and show my support for Seth as he takes this big step. I am grateful for the friendship I share with both Abby and Seth, and I can’t wait to see the wonderful things that lie ahead for both of them! 

Alex Hernandez

Seth and I first met when I was A freshman in Highschool and he was in 8th Grade. We met through a friend we had in common, and we were always hanging in the same group of friends, and as time went on, we started to realize we had a lot of the same interest and a whole lot in common. Now we’ve been close friends for over a decade and I can honestly say I couldn’t have asked for a better friend and I’m so appreciative and honored that he would ask me to be a groomsman in His and Abbys Wedding. He Hit the Jackpot.

Sean Shelton

Seth and I met at church when we were both teenagers. Basically all of my friends were homeschoolers so Seth was my super cool public school friend. We later worked in a snow cone stand together and got in to trouble outside of work constantly. Over the years we’ve lived in different places and will go a long time without seeing each other but any time we’re in the same town we try to hang out. I couldn’t be more happy that Seth has found such an awesome woman and I can’t wait to see them begin their new life together. 

Peter Hamiter


Me and cousin go way back hanging out with our crazy moms. Always the best time seeing each other from times in college station to times ahead. I have been jealous many years of Seth being able to pull off that killer mustache. Ever since meeting Abby I knew she was great, and thank you Abby for keeping him in check! Cannot wait to see what the future holds for these two and cannot wait to make more memories with these hooligans! 

Ben Tackett

Zachary Hermes

Hi! I am Sydney Walsh, Seth's little sister. I am18 years old and I am on varsity cheer for the Marshall Mavericks, and the Corps commander for our Marshall AFJROTC. One of my cherished memories with my brother was our trip to the beach! It made me feel closer to him. Even though we don't see each other much, I still go back to that day and remember all we talked about. All the jokes, laughter, and the smallest conversations that we had were some of the best moments of my life. Love you brother, and congratulations to you and Abby!!!



Sydeny Walsh

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