Heim BBQ

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Stoney Ridge Villa

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

As we all know, the world turned completely virtual in 2020, including dating. After meeting on Bumble, we discovered we both have a love for The Office, Friends, Formula 1, and most importantly our dogs. Oh, and each other. So we decided to start adventuring together. Ziplining Lake Travis.Exploring the Valley of Fire.Hiking Zion.Bryce Canyon to ourselves with the exception of the raven Ryan befriended.Watching the Bellagio fountain from our room in Vegas.Jumping large waves and exploring hidden gems in O'ahu.Venturing to the much less blue Galveston.Sipping our way through Oregon wine country.Chasing waterfalls despite TLC's advice.Wearing jackets at the Oregon beach in June.Catching crab in Seattle.Occasionally venturing to the outskirts of Fort Worth.A never ending fixer upper house in White Settlement.

Adventuring Life

After a non beach trip year (or at least a beach that didn't require jackets), we decided to go to Galveston for a long weekend in September 2022. Since we were road tripping, we brought the pupperonis with us to see what they'd think of the beach. Leia loved everything about it - sand, open space, water; Harley loved to run in circles around the tent pole and tangle himself up with his 15 foot leash. Both pups had a grand time. On the way to Galveston, Ryan made a suggestion that he would like to get there by sunset. Clara thought nothing of it other than just wanting to get situated by dark. We stopped at Clara's high school best friend's (Erica) house outside of Houston on the way down, where Clara and Erica slipped right back into nonstop chit chat, resulting in missing Galveston sunset. Whoops. To be fair, I asked Ryan if we needed to leave but he knew how much fun I was having and allowed me to continue to ramble to Erica. Turns out, I missed my first attempt at the proposal. The next morning, we headed to the beach with the pups after Ryan returned from morning tide fishing. After getting the pups situated and our beach site set for the day, Ryan headed back to the truck to "grab his fishing gear." While he did grab that, he also grabbed a 1978 ring box with my mom's Tiffany ring in it. (Side note for those unaware, Clara's mom passed away from brain cancer in 2014) Ryan set up his fishing gear, changed the song on our speaker and started asking questions about what my mom would think of him. Of course she would love him and be completely overjoyed as long as her daughter was happy. As Ryan grabbed my hand to help me up from my beach chair, I knocked over my seltzer in true Clara fashion, spilling it all over the blanket. Also in true Clara fashion, I got sidetracked and tried to clean it up before Ryan refocused me on the moment at hand. He proposed on the beach where I grew up every summer, one of my mom's favorite places, with my mom's ring that my dad gave him in front of just our dogs. The best proposal possible.

Proposal with Pups

<a href="https://youtu.be/1QAGwDAQUTI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adventure Video</a>

Our Story

Photos

Erica has been stuck with me the longest - since July 2003. At band camp. Yep, these high school band nerds formed an unbreakable bond in that Texas heat. Erica is now a CRNA so the good news is both moved out of the band nerd phase.  She's still my ride or die 20 years strong. She's held my hand through the toughest moments of my life and the most wonderful ones. 

Erica

He’s got more talents than to know what to do with. Has been blessed with the cutest little girl you ever did see. Has been there for me thru everything in my life. We’ve grown up together and have experienced a lot together. I can ask him for help at any point in time, knowing in full confidence he has my back. He is my brother. 

Taylor

Bekah has been stuck with me since Aug 2009 when I forced her to be my friend her first week at TCU. She gave up and gave in. Here we are 13 years later. 

Rebekah

Probably the nicest person you will ever meet. Kind hearted and unselfish. He’s the first person to understand my goofy personality. At a time when I had few friends, he became one of my best friends. There’s probably nothing he wouldn’t do for me and vice versa.  Absolute class act. 

Russell

Lindsay is the only bridal party member I didn't have to force to be my friend. Older brother Aaron took care of that when he married Lindsay. Luckily, friendship was a part of the package deal.  I'm so grateful he chose her because I can't imagine not having her now.

Lindsay

He can hunt, fish, BBQ, and knows his way around a tool box. It’s pretty safe to say he’s a man’s man. He’s always the coolest guy in the room. Intelligent, athletic, and good at just about anything he attempts. A great dad and husband to his wonderful family. 

Daniel

Mary Ann and I go back to kindergarten. There's not a  memory before the age of 14 really that she isn't in. All the sleepovers, boy bands/Spice Girls/Britney Spears phases, dance classes, summer camp memories (the one time a year we did separate - same camp, different terms), & coincidentally pledging the same sorority later, I'm getting married with that same girl that sat in time out with me in kindergarten next to me.

Mary Ann

An Army vet, a firefighter, a father, and husband. Just a few attributes of this great guy. Has the biggest heart of just about any individual you come across. He’s got your six in all aspects of life. Has an amazing family of his own. Ultimately the guy I want by my side on my big day. 

Rodger

The eldest Martin child, Aaron has been the stability in my life - particularly the last 15 years. Aaron moved to Fort Worth shortly after I began college, so naturally I felt he was intruding on my "adult" space. His job bringing him to Fort Worth was the best thing that could have happened to me at the time.

Aaron

The youngest of the Martin children, I have been forcing Cameron to take photos with me against their will since I got a camera phone. 

While not labeled as my "assistant," but Cam will be my right hand go-to to help anywhere needed with any variety of tasks that may be presented. And I'm so grateful for that. 

Cameron

Wedding Party

Feel free to reach out with any questions!We look forward to celebrating with you!martincombs2023@gmail.com

Q + A

While we do not have hotel blocks, we have provided recommendations from our venue and ourselves.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Worth Northwest/Lake Worth

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Weatherford Willow Park

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Worth University

The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Recommendation from our venue for a VRBO that sleeps up to 8.

Clara & Ryan

Clara & Ryan

C&R

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception