Clemmons Moravian Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Bridger Field House at BB&T Field

Reception

Bobby and I met at a RYC (regional youth council) retreat at Laurel Ridge, a place very special to each of us, in January of 2010. I remember texting my friend Olivia at the time telling her there was a guy on the retreat&nbsp;who was a year younger than me but “really cute.” I guess this is where our story starts.&nbsp; In typical millennial fashion, Bobby and I became Facebook friends as soon as we got home&nbsp;from the retreat. We FB messaged each day about how excited we were for the next RYC&nbsp;meeting and the upcoming week of senior high camp at LR as well as the next time we’d get to&nbsp;hang out with all of our friends again. He pulled the classic move of, “I have to get off of FB&nbsp;messenger but if you give me your number I can text you.” Smooth, Bobby. We talked every day and became really good friends, but the only time we really saw each&nbsp;other was on the weekends at RYC meetings or sporadic hang outs with&nbsp;other camp&nbsp;people. I remember counting down the days until senior high camp where we’d get to hang out&nbsp;for a week straight at our favorite place in the world. I also remember telling&nbsp;my friends about&nbsp;how Bobby had become a really good friend&hellip;but that was it, of course!! And then senior high&nbsp;camp 2010 came and went, and it was clear that maybe this friendship thing was more than just that. Flash forward several months later, and we’re officially in the talking stage. And then Bobby would wait another few months to officially ask me to be his girlfriend ;) Now eight years later, my camp crush is my fiancé, and here we are telling this story on our wedding website. We are so excited for this next chapter of our lives, and we are so&nbsp;thankful that you can share this with us.&nbsp;

Where it all started

Our Story

Our Wedding

Special Thanks

THANK YOU!

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Love, the Wedding Party

Mallory Boyd, Maid of Honor

For someone who is so good with words, I’ve had the hardest time finding them to describe Kayla and Bobby. I’ve known Kayla my entire life (literally 20 years, God bless her) and I’ve been not lucky, but blessed, to know Bobby the last 8 years of my life. Knowing them individually has been one of my favorite aspects of their relationship. Being able to be best friends with Kayla but also best friends with Bobby has been the treat of a lifetime. However, to know them together, you know you’re in the presence of true love. I’ve watched them love each other for 8 years going on forever and it’s my favorite thing to watch. It’s rare that you can so easily build a friendship with a couple as one unit, but also as individuals, and I’ve been lucky to have both come into my life. I’ll never forget the first time Kayla told me about flying spoons (yep- we code named him), I’ll never forget the day I held their dog, a camera, and sobbed while capturing the moment he asked her to be his wife, and I’ll never forget the greatest love story I’ve ever known. Cheers to my very best friends, I love doing life with you and I cannot wait to get married!

Zach Routh, Best Man

I consider Bobby and Kayla to be two of my best friends, and I couldn’t be more excited to see them get married. Watching Kayla and Bobby grow as individuals and grow as a couple has been one of the thrills of my life. As they officially start their lives together, I look forward to seeing them flourish as a family. I am thankful for their friendship and I wish them nothing but the best!

Jessie Butler, Bridesmaid

Kayla and I first met in 3rd&nbsp;grade, although we didn't hit it off as friends right away (of course what two, stubborn 9-year-old girls would?) As the years went by, we became not only great friends, but aslo soon adopted several other labels- classmates, car-pool buddies, co-youth group members, roommates and co-workers. One of the most important labels we had was fellow youth group members at Messiah Moravian Church. We did countless things in youth group, everything from Sunday School to skiing, and barbecues to bowling. However, one of the greatest things we did as a youth group was go to Costa Rica in the summer of 2010 on a&nbsp;mission trip. This is where Bobby enters the picture. After a long day of working at a church, Kayla and I were enjoying some down time in the hammocks by the house we were staying in. We were talking about how excited we were for the rest of our summer, each flaunting our newly-minted licenses and appetite for "adulthood." One of the hot topics we were discussing, much to no one’s surprise, were the boys we most recently had crushes on. Kayla eagerly told me there was this guy from RYC &nbsp;named Bobby that she thought was really cute and super funny. However he was a little younger than us and went to a different high school, so she wasn't confident this crush could amount to anything more. After discussing this new beau a little longer, she assured me that I would meet him at camp later that summer, and I would be able to judge for myself who this Bobby kid was.&nbsp;

Inevitably, Senior High Camp came, I met and very quickly approved of Bobby, and the rest is history. And, fun fact, after that first week of them really hanging out at camp, I used my professional awkward moment skills to make Kayla and Bobby take their first picture together.


To know Kayla and Bobby throughout their relationship has been like watching a real-life rom-com, with some highs and lows, some laughs and tears, but most importantly a swoon-worthy, butterfly-in-the-stomach, confetti-showers love story that I am honored and #blessed to be apart of.&nbsp;

Logan Barnes, Groomsman

When I first saw Bobby and Kayla together, it wouldn't have surprised me at all to learn they were already married. That's just the bond that they have and to me it exemplifies every bit of what a relationship should be. I'm very lucky to have gotten to know them over the past four years. I'm excited to see them make it official and can't wait to continue to see them grow together.

Caroline Collier, Bridesmaid

My favorite memory with Bobby and Kayla begins with memories of each of these two separately. In 2016, UNC made it to the Final Four. Just a few days before the game, a group of five&mdash;including Bobby and myself&mdash;spontaneously decided to buy tickets to the game, skip class, and drive to Houston. Over the weekend, we spent 40 delirious hours in the car together, cheered our hearts out&nbsp;and suffered heartbreaking disappointment in the last seconds of that National Championship game against Villanova. About a year later, one of my favorite days I’ve spent with Kayla came around. Our group of friends spent about 10 hours at Sup Dogs that day in order to secure the best seats to watch Dook lose. We played card games, shared secrets and jokes&nbsp;and celebrated like no tomorrow when Carolina won. Nothing could make us happier until a few weeks later when Carolina once again made it to the Final Four. I was lucky to watch another exciting game with two of my best friends&mdash;finally together to watch&mdash;and we won!! We rushed Franklin Street together and spent the rest of the night celebrating at He’s Not Here. These basketball memories are just a small slice of the wonderful times I’ve shared with these two. I feel so incredibly lucky to have two genuine friends like Bobby and Kayla and so appreciate that I get to stand by them on their special day. Cheers to the Stewarts!

Cole Fuller, Groomsman

Getting to know Bobby and Kayla is hard to describe. I pledged with Bobby my freshman year at UNC, and ended up being his roommate my senior year. That last year at school was one of the best of my life, and it was only made better by Kayla. She and Bobby both are incredibly loving, fun, and are friends to everyone. I can't thank them enough for all they've done for me and for being "Mom and Dad" to me and Councill. It means the world and I am excited to see the life they make together.

Daniel Goff, Groomsman

Honestly, I don’t know where to begin with Bobby and Kayla. They are the epitome of a perfect couple. Apart, they are two of the most genuine people I have ever met and together, they have such an intangible bond that I have seen in very few couples. They each have imperfections that are strengthened by the other which creates a perfect balance. You don’t have to be around them for very long to realize how authentic their relationship is. Congratulations to Bobby, Kayla, Buddy, and Zeke on this next chapter!

Abbey Horne, Bridesmaid

My freshman year was extremely hard. With my basketball schedule and how shy I am, I was not making a lot of friends or enjoying Carolina. I was coming to terms with being gay and trying to figure out who I could trust to discuss it with. That all changed when I met Kayla and Bobby. They were the first true friends I made at Carolina and inevitably the first people I came out to. Much like their love for each other, the acceptance and love I received back from them was--and still&nbsp;is--endless. Kayla cried with me as I showed how scared I was to say it out loud,&nbsp;and Bobby pulled me in for one of his big bear hugs. From that moment on, they supported me, built up my confidence in who I was&nbsp;and protected me. It was a quick glimpse of the selfless and unified love that they express toward&nbsp;one another on a daily basis. I have only watched it grow stronger as the years have passed and can’t wait to see how strong their relationship develops through marriage.

Ryan Kelley, Groosman

Bobby may be a year younger than me but I’ve always looked up to him, and Kayla too. As a couple they’re funny, quirky, thoughtful, adventurous and two of my best friends. Here’s to a lifetime of friendship, clean teeth and the oxford comma.

Councill Leak, Groomsman

Knowing firsthand how much Bobby and Kayla care for their friends, it is easy to see how supportive their marriage will be. Whether it is an early ride to the airport, taking interest in a shared new hobby, or driving several states away to help a friend in need, you can always count on both of them. They care for their friends tremendously, and I am sure they will care for each other even more.

Sara Morris, Bridesmaid

I went to high school with Bobby so oddly enough, I met Bobby before I met Kayla. When I first became friends with Bobby,&nbsp;they had just started dating, and all of Bobby's friends had started this joke that Kayla didn't actually exist - she was just someone Bobby made up. Yeah, sure you have a girlfriend Bobby! Oh, she goes to another school?? How convenient! It wasn't until our first year of college that I actually met Kayla and confirmed for myself that she was indeed real, and we quickly became best friends. I couldn't be more grateful for both Kayla and Bobby's friendship over the years,&nbsp;and I'm so excited for them to start their lives together. #ALLIWANTFORCHRISTMASISSTEW!

Delaney Pacula, Bridesmaid

&nbsp;I was fortunate enough to know both “Kayla” and “Bobby” before they were “Kayla & Bobby”. We were all in Regional Youth Council (RYC) and went to camp together every summer, so I got to see their relationship really begin. Junior year of high school, Kayla and I spent a lot of time talking about boys because that’s what girls in high school do. But she kept talking about Bobby and there was something about the way she spoke of him that was different. I knew he was something special. We did a lot of planning hang outs and double dates that would get the two of them to spend time together. One of my favorite moments was around Halloween 2010 when we were supposed to come to that month’s RYC meeting dressed in costume. Kayla and I decided to dress up as Bobby and Zach (best man) without them knowing. Kayla showed up rocking her Duke t-shirt (yes, she liked him so much she wore a Duke shirt), khaki shorts, Nike socks and sneakers. We walked into the room and everyone immediately knew who she was. I remember the look on Bobby’s face showed a mixture of embarrassment, pride and excitement. Everyone got a good laugh out of it, a couple dates and months later they were officially “Kayla & Bobby,” and the rest is history.

Brittany Simpson, Bridesmaid

I first really got to know Bobby and Kayla during sophomore year of college as we spent the weekend together driving down to Savannah for KA’s annual formal. After only spending a few days with them, it already felt like we had been friends for years. There’s nothing quite like meandering the streets of Savannah dressed as a southern belle with 60 of your closest friends! Luckily I had Kayla by my side for countless more fraternity events for our adorable pair of “big & little” boyfriends throughout college (fast forward to two years later when we thought hula hoops were a suitable substitute for actual hoops skirts, oops). While our times in college were undoubtedly memorable, I am continually thankful to have two such wonderful friends to help navigate the craziness of postgrad life with. Some of my favorite memories have come from our football tailgates, river & lake weekends, and obviously cheering on our Tar Heels to countless victories! Looking forward to many more wonderful memories to come, and years and years of happiness for the future Stewarts!&nbsp;

Jackson Somers, Groomsman

Bobby and Kayla are without a doubt two of the best people I’ve ever met, and I am so thankful for their friendships throughout the years. They are fun-loving, supportive of each other, and a truly great couple. Congratulations and cheers to the future - may you have a happy marriage full of love and incredible experiences!

Christin and Hannah Stewart, Bridesmaids

We have countless memories with Bobby and Kayla over the years,&nbsp;but&nbsp;our favorites include weekends at the lake and&nbsp;family beach trips. It feels like Kayla has always been part of the family and we are so excited that she is going to be an official sister!

Jessica Thompson, Bridesmaid

I met Kayla in 3rd grade when she joined my Girl Scout troop. Being the little 9-year-old twerp that I&nbsp;was, I did not like her at first. Kayla was a tomboy and I was what her mom called a "prisspot" (for those of you who aren't from the South, that's a nice way of calling someone a brat!) Kayla was also friends with all the cute boys in school which made me incredible jealous. Growing older, we started to get involved in more of the same activities and had&nbsp; a lot of mutual friends. The twist of fate that brought me my soul sister was when Kayla's family joined my church! Seeing each other at school, soccer practice, Girl&nbsp;Scout meetings, swim meets, and church made it easy for us to become friends. By 6th grade, Kayla was my best friend, attending family vacations and sleeping over most weekends. My family even started calling her Vanessa Thompson because she was always at my house.&nbsp;

In high school, Kayla started crushing on this tall, lanky, awkward kid from West Forsyth High School. As she started getting more serious about this "crush," I decided I'd have to meet this guy again. Kayla invited Bobby to a small bonfire where he was interrogated by the whole crew. By the end of the night, Bobby had earned himself the name "Bobby Stew."&nbsp;Needless to say, Bobby fit right in and the rest is history! I have been waiting almost a decade for these two to tie the knot and I can't wait for their big day! Lots of love to you both!

Grey Walters, Groomsman

From the moment you meet them, it's very obvious that Bobby and Kayla are meant to be together. They're two of the most mature friends I've been lucky enough to have and also two of the goofiest, and they complement each other perfectly. Very few couples their age can boast the amount of mileage that Bobby and Kayla have put in together, but with these two it's easy to see that the best years are yet to come.

Louis Zbinden, Groomsman

From when I first met Bobby, it was clear how seriously he was committed to his relationship with Kayla. And Kayla is clearly just as crazy about him, no matter how crazy he makes her. Those two are so perfect for each other, and I am grateful that I have been able to count them both as two of my closest friends. I am excited for them to take this next step on their journey together, and no one could be more deserving of the happiness that lies ahead.

To the Bride and Groom

Registry

Mallory Boyd

Zach Routh

Jessie Butler

Logan Barnes

Cole Fuller

Caroline Collier

Daniel Goff

Abbey Horne

Sara Morris

Ryan Kelley

Delaney Pacula

Councill Leak

Brittany Simpson

Jackson Somers

Christin Stewart

Braeden Stewart

Grey Walters

Hannah Stewart

Louis Zbinden

Jessica Thompson

Porter Kelley

Piper Kelley

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Bobby & Kayla

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