The Marten's Barn

Wedding Day

The Martens Barn

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Derek&nbsp;&&nbsp;Autumn Derek&nbsp;and&nbsp;Autumn&nbsp;knew&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;for&nbsp;years&nbsp;—&nbsp;ever&nbsp;since&nbsp;middle&nbsp;school.&nbsp;They&nbsp;went&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;schools,&nbsp;walked&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;hallways,&nbsp;and&nbsp;were&nbsp;even&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;events.&nbsp;But&nbsp;somehow,&nbsp;they&nbsp;never&nbsp;spoke.&nbsp;Life&nbsp;kept&nbsp;them&nbsp;close,&nbsp;yet&nbsp;just&nbsp;far&nbsp;enough&nbsp;apart. That&nbsp;all&nbsp;changed&nbsp;on&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;Day,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;when&nbsp;Autumn&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;chance.&nbsp;She&nbsp;sent&nbsp;Derek&nbsp;a&nbsp;message&nbsp;—&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;simple&nbsp;hello&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;that&nbsp;message&nbsp;changed&nbsp;everything. From&nbsp;that&nbsp;first&nbsp;conversation,&nbsp;something&nbsp;clicked.&nbsp;It&nbsp;felt&nbsp;easy,&nbsp;familiar,&nbsp;like&nbsp;they'd&nbsp;been&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;all&nbsp;this&nbsp;time&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;moment&nbsp;to&nbsp;finally&nbsp;find&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Just&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;later,&nbsp;on&nbsp;January&nbsp;8,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;they&nbsp;made&nbsp;it&nbsp;official. Their&nbsp;connection&nbsp;only&nbsp;grew&nbsp;deeper&nbsp;from&nbsp;there.&nbsp;Laughs,&nbsp;late-night&nbsp;talks,&nbsp;and&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;moments&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;memories&nbsp;they&nbsp;never&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;to&nbsp;let&nbsp;go&nbsp;of.&nbsp;On&nbsp;December&nbsp;12,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;Derek&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Autumn&nbsp;to&nbsp;marry&nbsp;him&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;she&nbsp;said&nbsp;yes. Now,&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;counting&nbsp;down&nbsp;to&nbsp;November&nbsp;1,&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;when&nbsp;they’ll&nbsp;finally&nbsp;say&nbsp;“I&nbsp;do”&nbsp;and&nbsp;begin&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;forever.

Our Story

Photos

Kristen Karns

Abigail has been Autumn's childhood best friend since the ECLC! (pictured is her son, also the Ring Bearer, Robbie)

Abigail Redd

Autumn's built in bestie for life, her cousin! 

Emily Aul

Hannah is Autumn's sorority big, but also bestie! She's also one hell of a Doctor! 

Hannah Phillips

Kelsey is one of Autumn's sorority sisters! 

Kelsey Hasselman

Rylee is Autumn's sorority sister and college roommate of 3 years! 

Rylee Logan

Jade Martin

Jordan is like a little brother to Derek! 

Jordan Rhoades

Logan has been best friends with Derek since the ECLC! (pictured is his daughter)

Logan Sines

Parker Harvey

Cole is one of Derek's best friends! (pictured is his girlfriend)

Cole Harvey

Johnny has been friends with Derek since elementary school!

Johnny Crispin

Justin Martin

Jamie has been there in Derek's family since forever! 

Jamie Peebles

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Autumn & Derek

Autumn & Derek

Wedding Party