"The Night Before" Dinner

The Wedding of Colby & Walker

Ceremony

The Ballroom at Bayou Place

Reception

Our Wedding

Colby Ann Gonzalez and Walker Payne Janekgrew up as close family friends, enjoying vacations and holidays together. Our first kiss took place in Colby’s closet when we were about nine years old. We attended the homecoming football game together in junior high, but then we went our separate ways for the beginning of our high school years. The silver lining during the COVID quarantine was the invitation Colby extended to Walker, asking him to join a group of friends and family on vacation at the Frio River. Fortunately, he accepted, and since April 25, 2020, we have been inseparable. We officially began “talking” on April 27, shared our “real” first kiss on April 30, and by May 20, Walker expressed his love for Colby. On June 16, he asked her to be his girlfriend, and just a few days later, on June 20, he promised her that he would marry her one day. Colby then went on to play volleyball at Washington State University, while Walker completed his senior year of high school. Despite her passion for volleyball, she couldn’t stand to be away from him and eventually transferred to Sam Houston State University, where Walker was also studying and playing baseball. Throughout our college years, we created countless memories together, including finding our furry companion, Winston, outside our apartment. We spent our weekends at the baseball field, made many spontaneous trips to New Braunfels and Houston, and formed many lasting friendships along the way. We both cherish spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, playing sports, traveling, and snuggling on the couch with Winston while watching movies. Walker kept his promise to Colby by asking her to be his wife on December 14, 2024. Colby describes Walker as “her home, her happiness, and her calm in every storm.” Walker describes Colby as “the love of his life, his favorite hello, and someone who is beautiful inside and out.” Every moment we have shared—seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years—has been nothing short of perfect.&nbsp;

Our Story

Parents of The Bride:Mr. Gabriel GonzalezMs. Sharla Gonzalez Parents of The Groom:Mr. &amp; Mrs. William Janek Wedding Party:Andi Duncan- Maid of HonorMichaela Irwin- BridesmaidMaddie Morey- BridesmaidMorgan Gonzalez- BridesmaidZoe Pavlicek- Bridesmaid Will Janek- Best ManCharles Gonzalez- GroomsmanWes Folse- GroomsmanEaston Loyd- GroomsmanTyler Davis- GroomsmanCody Gonzalez- GroomsmanColt Gonzalez- GroomsmanEnrique Juarez- GroomsmanLuke Perales- Groomsman Camila Gonzalez- Flower Girl Dr. Robert Borneman- Officiant

Wedding Party

Q + A

Photos

The Lancaster Hotel

The Whitehall

Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

The hotels mentioned above are all located within a 10-minute distance from The Ballroom at Bayou Place, where our ceremony and reception will be held. You are welcome to choose any hotel that meets your preferences. Should you require any recommendations or have any questions, please feel free to contact us via text.

Travel

Registry

Things to Do