The Centennial Barn

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Time to Dance

Final Goodbyes

Our Wedding

Our Love Story

How We Met

Our love story started with a secret plot and a lot of heart. His cousin and my best friend—already a couple—decided the universe needed a little help getting us together. So, they invited us both to their place under completely different pretenses, never mentioning we were the real stars of a blind date setup. I arrived, thinking it was just a casual evening, and he showed up straight from work, still in his button-up and trying to figure out why everyone was grinning like they knew something we didn’t. At first, we were suspicious of the whole situation, but as the night went on, the laughter got easier and the conversation deeper. By the time he finally smiled that tired, charming smile of his, I was already falling. Turns out, love doesn’t always send a signal—it sometimes just shows up in dress shoes and a confused expression.

First Date

Our first date was on October 3rd at Carrabba’s. I was a bundle of nerves, while he was calm and cool—even without a ride. He offered to let me drive his truck, but I looked at that beast and said, “Um, no. I am not driving that truck. I can pick you up in my car because I know my way around town.” So I did. We had a great dinner, shared some laughs, and after I dropped him off, he gave me the sweetest goodbye kiss. Not exactly traditional—but perfectly us.

Proposal

Our proposal was anything but traditional, and that’s exactly what made it perfect. With the help of my oldest daughter, he planned the whole thing—right down to the wildflower-covered arch they secretly set up at the park. My daughter convinced me to come check out the spot for a "photo shoot" she had planned, but little did I know, it was all a setup. As we arrived, he stumbled—literally—out from behind a bush, nearly giving me a heart attack before blurting out the beginning of his proposal. Before he could even get down on one knee, I said yes. It was chaotic, sweet, and completely unforgettable—all captured in photos by my daughter, the best co-conspirator a groom could ask for.

Christina & Thomas

Christina & Thomas

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