Bella Cavalli

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

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Our Wedding

Our story started at Collin College in 2019, when we found ourselves in the same English class.&nbsp;During that semester, we grew a beautiful friendship through working on projects and papers together, giving our professor a headache every day.&nbsp;Our friendship grew stronger, believe it or not, when we started working together at Pet Paradise.&nbsp;We really bonded working in the doggie daycare play yards together, one of my favorite memories from us working together is when a Weimaraner pushed Jeff into the play yard pool (I have a video if anyone wants to see it)!&nbsp; We eventually took our friendship outside of work when I found out he had seen next to no Disney films.&nbsp;Our first dates were spent marathoning everything from Disney Princess movies to Treasure Planet.&nbsp;I also found out he hadn’t really seen any Marvel films either, so we eventually got through all of those too.&nbsp;Jeff also introduced me to a bunch of his favorite restaurants in between all of the movies.&nbsp;My first experience with Cajun cuisine was with him, along with my first time going to a Hot Pot restaurant, and now I’m hooked on both.&nbsp; Jeff and I made our relationship official on September 8th, 2019, about a week after he transferred to Sam Houston State University to finish his degree.&nbsp;We did long-distance for his entire first semester, and he drove home to McKinney every chance he got to spend the weekend with me.&nbsp;I realized I hated being apart from him, so I started looking into SHSU and its psychology programs.&nbsp;I applied and got accepted for the next semester.&nbsp;We graduated from Sam Houston State together.&nbsp; Since graduating, we’ve been building our life together.&nbsp;He’s started his career in law enforcement, and I’ve pursued my master’s degree in forensic psychology hoping to join him in the criminal justice field.&nbsp;We have a beautiful life with us, our two dogs, and our snake.&nbsp;On December 25th, 2023, he proposed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Story

Ring Bearers

Leika came to us a little over 5 years ago, when we first moved into our college apartment.  One of the first things we did was go to the local animal shelter, where this one was waiting for us.  Leika loves treats and attention, but shes's not too big on toys.   She does, however, love to give kisses, so don't be alarmed if she gives you one on her walk down the aisle!

Leika Marie

Sylvie is a 3-year-old pitbull, who is the sweetest baby you'll ever meet (next to Leika, of course).  Sylvie, unlike her sister, loves toys and bones, with her favorite being Lamb Chop.  When she gets excited, she loves to roll around on her back, and I wouldn't be surprised if she flops over in the middle of the aisle!

Sylvie Bo

Juniors

Holly is Jeff’s little sister, and obviously my future sister-in-law.  I’ve always wanted a sister that I can sit and color with, or watch old Disney shows with, and Holly is that sister I never had.  Her spirit consistently amazes me, and her light never dims no matter what is thrown at her.  I actually have a folder of pictures she has colored me over the years, along with various other crafting projects she has made me, and I cannot wait to finally be her big sister.  

Holly Hammer

Logan is one of Jeff’s cousins on his dad’s side, and he is the kindest little 12-year-old you’ll ever meet.  Logan is pretty mature for his age, placing a huge value on school (he’s a straight A student), and he admires and looks up to Jeff for what he’s accomplished in life.  I love Logan for his humor, and his spunk is so much fun to be around.  I’m so glad he’s going to be there with us on our special day.

Logan Bustillo

Bridesmaids

Ginny and I first met when we were both hired at the Starbucks on Sam Houston State’s campus and instantly clicked during our first shift together.  We quickly bonded over our love of Marvel and Harry Potter, making a tradition out of going to see Marvel films in theaters together.  I actually asked Ginny to move in with Jeff and I, to our college apartment, after about a week of knowing her.  Ginny is one of my chosen sisters in life, and the best auntie ever to my pups.  Look forward to her Maid of Honor speech, which will no doubt be a tear-jerker whilst embarrassing me with memories I’ve probably forgotten about.

Ginny Roth

Megan and I’s friendship goes all the way back to 7th grade track and field.  Megan and I basically grew up together, 14 years of friendship is a long time to know someone, and I value her sticking by me all these years more than she’ll ever know.  Some of my favorite memories with Megan are the nights we spent scream-singing One Direction songs in one of our cars in high school, playing with the litters of puppies at her parents’ house on summer days in Michigan, or freaking out that we each got into our respective master’s programs.  From junior and senior prom, to her wedding, to mine, we’ll always be by the other’s side.

Megan Eakin

Kris and I also met at the on-campus Starbucks, just a semester after I was hired there.  I trained Kris, and through that time I spent training her we grew very close.  Kris and I really bonded over our love for Marvel, shared stress about school, and the love of crafting.  Lots of nights at SHSU were spent making stickers for cups, and shirts for Marvel premiers.  One of my favorite things about Kris is that she’ll do absolutely anything for her chosen family.  She could be doing her own homework, and I would send her my own assignment to proofread (she’s an English major), and she’d procrastinate her homework to check over mine.  Kris is one of the most loyal people I know, and I am so honored to have her stand with me on my big day.

Kristin Railsback

Kaitie and I also met working together at Starbucks, but at a corporate location this time.  We really bonded over our shared experience as new shift supervisors at the location we worked at.  We really leaned on each other and grew in our role together, and I am so thankful I had someone going through the same thing at the same time.  Kaitie has since moved on from Starbucks to follow her dream of becoming an ASL interpreter, which is so incredible and I’m in awe of her every day.  Kaitie’s personality really lights up any room she steps in to, and I know she’ll be the life of the party.

Kaitie Tolman

Groomsmen

Landon and I have known each other since we were 9 months old, so he is my brother from another mother, literally.  We met, whether we remember it or not, when our moms were outside with the both of us.  Landon’s mom was out on a walk with him, and I was in my walker outside, according to my mom.  I ended up running down my driveway, and falling over and that’s when Landon’s mom came to the rescue.  We’ve been best friends ever since.

Landon Welborn

Rogelio and I met in middle school, where we were placed in the same class.  We sat next to each other in class, and started talking one day and never stopped.  Rogelio and I have spent countless hours playing video games together, especially after he moved all the way to Aubrey when I still lived in McKinney and we didn’t see each other very often.  Being semi-long distance with one of your closest friends is always difficult, but my friendship with Rogelio never wavered.

Rogelio Castillo

I met Jesus while working at Home Depot, and Rogelio actually introduced us.  We worked overnight shifts together, and became really close friends through our shared love of video games.  Late shifts turned into late nights of gaming on our days off, and our friendship outlasted our employment at Home Depot.  I consider him one of my closest friends, and much like Addie with her friends, I have a job to thank for that.

Jesus Cuadra

Connor is Landon’s little brother, so he was kind of always around.  Connor was super easy to get close with, because he and Landon are so similar.  We play the same games, and he had the same interests as all of us.  He really just fit in.  I really got to know Connor when we found a couple games that no one else really wanted to play with us.  That is where we bonded outside of him being Landon’s little brother.  I also really value Connor for the relationship he has with Holly, they would play together a lot after school when him, Landon, and I were younger.

Connor Welborn

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"The Bayless-Selby House Museum resides in the Denton County Historical Park, just south of downtown Denton. The walls of this Victorian style house museum tell the story of life in Denton at the turn-of-the-century. The story of Denton County prior to 1908 is told through the music room with the E. Gabler &amp; Bro. grand piano, the elegantly set dining room table, and the majesty of the Eastlake-style adult bedroom suite. From the moment visitors step on the garden grounds or the wrap around porch, the walls of the Bayless-Selby House museum begin their story. The wrap around porch is also home to a free little library - another fun way to engage with visitors and residents."

Bayless-Selby House Museum

"The Denton Firefighters’ Museum takes visitors on a journey to honor brave firefighters both past and present. The museum hosts a collection of fascinating memorabilia from the 1800s to modern day, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the evolution of firefighting over the last 150 years. Located inside the lobby of the historic Central Fire Station, The Denton Firefighters’ Museum features intriguing, historic&nbsp;collectibles&nbsp;including a hose cart from the 1800s, equipment from a 1935 ladder truck, fire extinguishers, fire grenades,&nbsp;helmets, uniforms, and Denton fire report logs dating back to the 1920s. The museum is also home to five, life-like mannequins displaying firefighter gear through the decades. The Denton Firefighter’s Museum is open weekdays, from 8 am until 5 pm, and admission is free. Guided tours are available and group tours are welcomed and encouraged. Please drop in, try on a uniform, and be prepared, to take a step back in time. Don’t be alarmed if no one is there. Feel free to come and go as you please, but be sure to sign the guestbook to leave your mark!"

Denton Fire Department / Museum

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Addison & Jeffrey

Addison & Jeffrey

A&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

5:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception