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On the morning of November 9th, 2013, Carrie rolled out of bed and set out to go duck hunting with her dog, Carper. On that same morning, Travis rolled out of bed looking to BTHO Mississippi State on Senior Night at Kyle Field in the last game at Kyle Field "as we knew it." In typical Carrie-fashion, she was running late to leave for College Station to attend the same football game Travis would score two touchdowns in. She left in a hurry with leaving her hunting boots on and old hoodie. Carrie sat with her sister Bonnie and her husband Adam at the game, and they mentioned that their friend Jake [Labhart], who had a brother on the team (of course I knew who Travis Labhart was), said we could meet up with them after the game and "probably meet some of the players." In 2013 when Johnny Manziel and Mike Evans are dominating the game of college football, you don't say no to a chance to maybe just see them. At least Carrie didn't. Good bull. Well Carrie didn't see the future first-round picks that night, but she did casually shake the hand of Travis Labhart #15. The handshake was quickly interrupted by Carrie running to get a picture with Cash Out King, Ben Malena, who was less than enthusiastic to take a picture. Besides a Mississippi State win and Kyle Field being instantly torn down, all that happened that night was a mere handshake between the two. Carrie drove home to San Marcos without any second thoughts, and Travis happened to cross paths again with Bonnie and Adam later that night at his house for his senior season celebration. The stories start to vary from this point on. Some say Travis began asking questions about Carrie to Bonnie and Adam, seemingly very interested. Some say Travis boldly claimed on the spot that he would take Carrie on a date that same week. While some say that was never said. And still some say he asked his dad who that girl was (that girl was Carrie.) Somehow over the next week, Travis was convinced by the overly eager Jake and Bonnie (who coincidentally taught across the hallway from each other) to ask Carrie out on a date. There was resistance from both parties that week, as Travis had no plans of dating during his senior season and only shot at furthering his football career and Carrie had no plans of dating Travis because she didn't want anyone to get in the way of adventure and certainly had no intentions of dating a football player who was probably a lot like, well, a football player. But love is a gamble, and through much convincing, both agreed to go. Carrie wanted to go and get it over with. Travis was a little more hopeful. The two met at Top Golf in Austin, TX (HISSSSSSSSS), Carrie an hour late and Travis an hour early. Carrie found his first golf swing more than impressive, and Travis taught Carrie how to hit the ball, thankfully not from directly behind whilst reaching around her. That would have been a deal breaker. Let's not give Carrie too little credit here, as she IS athletic and DID hit it in the furthest target. The conversation went well and was relatively easy. But the night was almost over and Carrie started faking back cramps so she could leave at a decent hour. She got it over with, at least she thought. As he walked her to her car he asked if she would like to go to the A&amp;M vs LSU football game that weekend, in the safe company of her very own sister, Adam, and his family. How could Carrie ever turn down tickets in Death Valley? She couldn't. She wouldn't. She didn't. After the LSU game, there was a quick turnaround for date #3 the next day in Houston at a Houston Texans game (ironic, dontcha think?) ((I hope it doesn't rain on our wedding day.)) After that, it was time for Travis to go into Carrie's territory. Carrie invited Travis to attend something she loved, Young Life. It was for the annual Mr. Christmas Tree pageant, and Carrie volunteered him to be the celebrity guest and to announce the winner of the pageant. Travis was more than nervous to do this, in front of hundreds of people that he didn't know. But it was somewhat of a test, and he passed! Date #4 flew by which consisted of dinner at Carrie's favorite Mexican restaurant, Herbert's, and Carrie being so nervous she threw up at dinner! Things were going great! The Ags made it to the Chick-Fil-A Bowl that season, where Lad, Bonnie and Carrie took a road trip to Atlanta to see the Ags and Travis play! Carrie had told Travis that if he scored in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl game that he should do the Hunger Games salute to the crowd. Well the Ags were off to a slow start, and it didn't look like that would happen. In the midst of an upsetting game, the quarterback, I forget his name, connected with Travis Football for the first touchdown of the game for the Ags! In the excitement of the Aggies scoring and Travis being the one who did, Carrie completely forgot about the request to do the Hunger Games salute as a TD celebration. It was unlikely anyways. WRONG. Without skipping a beat, Travis turned around and did the Hunger Games salute straight at Carrie. It's unclear when exactly Travis knew he actually liked Carrie, but that is the definite moment Carrie knew Travis was a keeper.What are the odds that Carrie and Travis would be in the same town of Colorado during the same week for a ski trip? I would say not likely, but it happened! In Breckenridge, CO a couple of months down the road, is where Travis told Carrie just how he felt, forgetting to clearly ask her out. So Carrie made an assessment and told him that she too was "in it to win it." And that's how Carvis came to be. A little over a year after the first trip to Colorado, Travis took Carrie back to Breckenridge, CO to ski (snowboard in her case) again! Travis always spoke of summiting Keystone Peak, which was a decently difficult hike to make in the snow. Carvis and Travis' good friend Parker set out mid-week to hike up to the top of Keystone Peak. It was snowing, and Carrie was just about wanting to kill Travis, when atop the highest peak in Keystone, CO, at 13,000 ft, Travis got on one knee and said a bunch of words that neither of them remember, and eventually asked Carrie to marry him. To which she replied "if you can beat me down the mountain." Actually that didn't happen, but it should have. But then again they wouldn't be getting married, so maybe it's best that it didn't happen. Is it clear who wrote this yet? She said yes.Story as told by Travis Labhart.

Carvis

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Updates

Map and RSVP card: one in the same

You forget a lot of stuff when planning a wedding in 3 months. One mishap was putting the map, (the one thing you may need to hold onto) on the back of the RSVP card (the one thing you typically send back.) Snap a photo of the map on your cell phone if you wish to send the RSVP card back. OR, hold onto the map/RSVP card and RSVP online! Also, we all have smart phones these days and how relevant is a map anyways?

No month listed on the backside on of the invitation

We're silly. And just testing you to make sure your eyes are still good and you can see the small 6-27-15 on the front. It's STILL IN JUNE.

Please Carpool to Ceremony

Since the ceremony is being held at a private residence, please do your best to carpool to the ceremony. Ride with a friend or family member if you can. If you and a family member or friend are coming from different locations, meet at Fischer Hall first if you have time to carpool to The DeWees Haus! This will help us out a ton if you think ahead to do this!

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Carrie and Travis

Engagement Photos by Kyle Murphy

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Bonnie Frey, formerly known as Bonnie Woodard, is the person Carrie has known longest in her lifetime. Their friendship dates back to the womb. Bonnie has known Carrie for all 26 years of her life. If you haven't caught on, they're identical twins. #TWEENZ

Bonnie Frey

Kelley is Carrie's oldest friend. Kelley grew up through the woods, across the creek and through the woods from Carrie. They did everything together from building forts, playing softball, riding horses to each others' houses, and being in at least 6 different "bands" together. The most famous of which was known as Mavis, and they competed in the 2006 Smithson Valley High School Battle of the Bands. Though Carrie and Kelley attended rival universities Texas A&amp;M University and the University of Texas, they did what no best friends have ever done in that scenario, stayed friends.

Kelley Huff

Rachel and Carrie first met being random partners in a game of Apples to Apples freshman year at Texas A&amp;M. They ended up winning the game as a team of strangers. And if you know the game of Apples to Apples, you know that it basically comes down to a tally of votes of the funniest answers for each of the questions. Carrie and Rachel knew they would make great friends. And they lived together at A&amp;M the next three years until graduating the same day in the same ceremony.

Rachel Johnson

Chelsey and Carrie met freshman year at A&amp;M mostly through Bonnie. Chelsey's sassy demeanor, wit and love for getting into mischief and adventure brought the two closer as friends. They lived together at A&amp;M for three years. Highlights include: sneaking into a living room full of guys, army crawling to their bathroom to unlock the window, running into the girlfriend of one of said guys along the mission, pulling her into a dark room and covering her mouth so she couldn't scream (only to tell her it was cool cause it was Carrie and Chelsey, but keep quiet) and then pulling off the greatest prank known to mankind the following day.

Chelsey Youman

Jake is Travis' older brother. Best friends since the beginning of Travis' existence. Jake has been a very influential person in Travis' life, and somebody he can always call upon. Jake is not only a great brother, but a fantastic friend, husband and soon to be father. Their friendship will carry on until the good Lord calls them home. 

Jake Labhart

Rylee is the type of friend that Carrie can count on to do ANYTHING with her. The two have dangled over the edge of the Grand Canyon and various waterfalls in Yosemite National Park. Carrie and Rylee met in high school and became close on AIM. The two became even closer as they served together in the Young Life ministry at A&amp;M, specifically, JANE LONG WILDLIFE!

Rylee Owens

Parker is Travis' best friend since their very first introduction in college. After spending some time together in a bible study and a few intramural teams, their friendship quickly grew. Also to be known, Parkers' family took Travis up for adoption in his first year removed from college. Parker is also a part-time engagement photographer. He is good to take along for trips that require incognito-type proposals. Parker flies under the radar and takes fantastic photos.

Parker Boubel

Stacy has been there during Carrie and Travis' entire relationship, being Carrie's current roommate. She has seen first hand, the evolution of Team Carvis. Carrie can count on Stacy to be there helping her dress to impress before any formal, wedding, first date, etc. She is currently Carrie's slave in the wedding planning process. 

Stacy Raby

Ryan is Travis' second longest friend next to Jake. Ryan and Travis met early on in childhood, and after a short stint of hating each other they decided best friends would be easier. Ryan later moved away to Pampa, Texas where he realized life was just not the same and later was accepted to Texas A&amp;M where they reunited. 

Ryan Funderburg

Ryan is Travis' best friend from football and college. Ryan and Travis met their junior year of college, and after a getting-to-know-you period, they became best friends. Ryan and Travis not only played football together, but participated in fishing, golf, and late night video games throughout college. 

Ryan Swope

Katelyn is the baby sister of Travis. Carrie met Katelyn the same night she met Travis and quickly learned what a kind-hearted person she was. After, of course, being intimidated out of her mind by her likeliness to be the unnecessarily-overly-protective-sister type. Thank God she wasn't, even though she might have been if Carrie wasn't so perfect. She also learned that Katelyn could put Travis in his place, which was hilarious. Carrie is looking forward to having her as a sister and teaming up on Travis together! 

Katelyn Labhart

Heather is cousin of Carrie's twin sister Bonnie's husband Adam. She is coincidentally the wife of Travis' brother Jake. Carrie knew she was a keeper when she was more than willing (and less than shameless) to take Bonnie and Carrie's picture with Ben Malena, the night Carrie met Travis. Heather is expecting a beautiful baby named Ellie Grace, and has permission to sit down at any point during the ceremony if she needs to.

Heather Labhart

Ethan and Travis began their friendship around 3rd grade when tackle football began. Ethan's dad was always their coach, and there was an instant connection between the two. Ethan and his family quickly became Travis' second home and he spent many of hours at their house. Travis' parents often wondered if he was becoming a Shadden. 

Ethan Shadden

Kevin, better known as "Sparky," moved to "The 'Boro" (Whitesboro) in the fourth grade, where he and Travis made their initial connection. At first Sparky didn't really fit in with the crowd, but after a weeding out process, all the fellas let Sparky be a part of the gang. They have remained close friends and hope to have Sparky announcing a football game Travis is playing in. 

Kevin Sparkman

Zane and Travis had an initial connection at a very early age, but not for good reasons. Zane began his relationship somewhat bitter towards Travis, due to circumstances still undetermined. Their friendship blossomed after Zane's mom selected Travis onto the same little league team as Zane, and they proceeded to win the Championship. Zane is still appreciative to this day. 

Zane Ferguson

Collin and Travis actually began as the original two in the gang of many from "The 'Boro." After Ryan (Funderburg) began to beg, Collin and Travis decided to allow him to join the gang. Collin was always the glue to the gang, and is famous for his movie knowledge. 

Collin Pennell

Ty and Travis met at the beginning of Travis' freshman year, where there seemed to be an instant connection. Being that they were both ultra competitive and passionate in sports, their friendship quickly blossomed. After Travis joined football and Ty began to do a silly trick shot video, their paths went different directions, but they remain good friends. 

Tyler Toney

Logan is the older brother of Carrie and Bonnie. Logan is a great man and husband. Anybody that knows the Woodards knows the difficulty of dealing with the TWEENZ, as they call themselves. Logan was able to experience the TWEENZ together in full effect, and had the wonderful opportunity of living in the same room as them at one point... God Bless his soul. He is a better man today because of it.

Logan Woodard

Adam is the husband of Bonnie (Carrie's other half). Adam and Travis have had the fortunate opportunity to develop a relationship that looks like it will be lasting a lifetime. Adam has been an enjoyable person for Travis to beat up on in golf, Mario Kart, racquetball  and fishing. They will have a fun relationship moving forwards. 

Adam Frey

Cole and Travis met early on in college and quickly realized they could be friends. Unknowingly Cole went to school in Prosper while Travis attended the much better school of Whitesboro. Whitesboro and Prosper had many athletic events that allowed for the two to become better acquainted. Although Cole never participated in any of the sports, he made his presence known by shouting and encouraging Travis while they took down the much lesser athletic Prosper. 

Cole West

Kenny and Travis first met when Kenny moved to the promised land, also known as Whitesboro America. Once Kenny made the big jump to Whitesboro he quickly placed himself in a position to become instant friends with Travis and others. Although there was the one time Kenny tried to toilet paper Travis' house and didn't realize that Travis and a posse of marksman were patiently waiting in the dark with paintball guns to say hello. After that Kenny embedded himself within the Labhart family and has been a member ever since. 

Kenny Powell

Josh and Travis had their first meeting when Josh joined the Fighting Texas Aggie football team in 2012. After several years on the football team together and spending quality time golfing, hanging out with the Labhart family, and playing some good ole' FIsh Bowl their friendship blossomed. The moment their friendship was sealed for good was when Josh gave Travis a ride to his grandparents house in Irving, and used his calm Chicago driving style to perfection and got him there safely….. 

Josh Lambo

Hillary and Carrie go back to 5th grade, when Hillary was new and Carrie was astonished that she read chapter books. Find Hillary at the wedding for a laugh or to talk about '90s music, and expect to never win in a battle of wits. Hillary and Carrie can still hold a conversation solely comprised of inside jokes for hours, leaving others feeling uninvited (an unfortunate slight.) Carrie and Hillary felt really old together freshmen year of hike school when they realized that they were merely freshmen, and that it seemed so old to be a freshman when the song "The Freshman" came out. Then they realized it was about freshmen in college and it seemed so far away again. Then they were merely freshmen in college and suddenly felt old again.

Hillary Binkley

Meagan and Carrie were forced to talk on the phone in 5th grade when Carrie's neighbor and friend Rebecca and Meagan's older sister were talking on the phone. They ran into each other a few days later in the restroom and they awkwardly shyly discussed how they talked on the phone. The two became better friends through middle school (involving there being a dog on the roof) and high school (she's got some mean ankles.) Meagan showed Carrie what a relationship with Jesus meant, and when Carrie thinks about her life story, she always thinks of Meagan and her eagerness to share Jesus with others. 

Meagan Carpenter

Carrie first noticed Kayla's bangs in middle school. Kayla invited only Bonnie to her birthday party in 7th grade (cheerleader exclusiveness,) and then only Carrie to her 8th grade birthday party (athletics exclusiveness.) The two knew they would be close friends when they both agreed to organize a strike in 8th grade athletics. Bonnie, Kayla and Carrie ran the first 100 yards on their mile and the ENTIRE group of athletics girls stopped and went on strike against the mile, with the exception of two unnamed house party members named Hillary and Meagan.

Kayla Hardy

Sammy and Carrie met in high school when Meagan, Kayla, Hillary and Bonnie let her into their group, even though she went to Spring Branch Middle School. Carrie and Sammy were at their best in Health class junior year. They were watching the birthing video, and Carrie turned to Sammy to tell her that she didn't feel very good. Carrie proceeded to pass out and fall out of her desk, to which Sammy reacted "Carrie, stop faking." A few seconds into the convulsions, Sammy realized Carrie wasn't faking it as she suspected, and hollered to the teacher who said "not now, Sammy, we're watching a movie." When Carrie came to, she yelled at Sammy to take off her clothes because she was so hot. Sammy helped wheel Carrie to the nurse and sat with her while they waited for Lad to get there. Their friendship lasted despite one going to A&amp;M and the other to Baylor.

Samantha Fischer

Alyse is the wife and better half of Logan, Carrie's older brother. When Logan and Alyse first started dating, Carrie and Bonnie did everything they could to embarrass them and get rid of her, as they typically did with Logan's girlfriends. Alyse withstood all tests though, and would tell Logan on the phone at night, "I didn't see your sisters at school today, but I heard them." Alyse is the kindest, most thoughtful addition to the Woodard family.

Alyse Woodard

Mia is Carrie's cousin Kayla's oldest daughter and was the flower girl in Bonnie's wedding. She is nice enough to let Carrie visit and fish her spot on the Devil's River!

Mia Davidson

Avery is the younger sister of Mia and daughter of Carrie's cousin, Kayla Davidson. She MIGHT let Travis join Carrie in their Devil's River endeavors, if he's lucky.

Avery Davidson

Addison is the oldest daughter of Carrie's cousin Kristen Han, and has been relentless in practicing her flower girl duties.

Addison Han

Emerson is the youngest daughter of Carrie's cousin Kristen Han. She will throw flowers like there is no tomorrow!

Emerson Han

Brody is the son of Kyle and Shannon Grant and is one enthusiastic little ball of energy. Brody will be the best ring bearer in the United States!

Carrie & Travis

Carrie & Travis

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Carrie and Travis

Engagement Photos by Kyle Murphy