Hitchin Post Event Center

Wedding Day

Guest Arrival

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Emily and Ty met in 2018 during Emily's senior year at Sam Houston State University. Despite the distance between Huntsville and Dayton (although admittedly it is not that far), they were able to make it work while Emily finished school. Following graduation, Emily started working in downtown Houston and was going to move closer to the city to avoid the Dayton to Houston commute. At first, they thought it might be too soon to move in together, but fate had other plans! Fast forward a few years and the pandemic hit - something no one could have ever predicted. In fact, it prompted Emily and Ty to take another leap of faith and move to Denver, Colorado in Spring 2021 for Ty's job! Living in Colorado was quite an adventure until they came back in 2023 for an opportunity for Emily to chase her dreams of owning her own martial arts school. Through the trials and tribulations of moving and navigating life together, a surprise proposal found them on May 31, 2025. Ty was at work when Emily discovered their garage door had broken. A family friend came over (thanks Brent!) to help Emily get her car out of the garage which was quite the challenge! After only a couple of near-death experiences via a garage door and a few margaritas later.....Emily and Ty found themselves standing in their garage staring at the door which was now laying on the ground. Now, Ty is not known for being the most spontaneous guy out there, but the liquid courage he felt prompted him to rush upstairs and get the ring. He then proposed to Emily in their broken garage saying how he wished he could have been there to help her during the day and that he wanted to do all of the hard days together. Cheesy...yes...but also romantic! Of course, Emily said yes!

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Lauren is Emily's younger sister! When having to decide who to choose for her maid of honor, Emily didn't hesitate in selecting Lauren - despite their often arch-nemesis meets besties relationship (all sisters know the feeling).
You can expect her to be tearing up the dance floor alllll night long! (Her signature move is called "The Shrimp" - be sure to keep an eye out for it)

Lauren Bowman

Jesse and Ty have been friends since elementary school after Ty moved to Dayton. One of Ty’s favorite memories with Jesse was competing in a Halo tournament where they took home the silver medal. They’ve hit so many milestones including living together and being each other’s Best Man.

Jesse Sewell

Vanessa is one of Emily's best friends! They met long ago training at The Karate School and have been super close ever since. Vanessa has two BEAUTIFUL children, Sawyer & Donny, who Emily has loved getting to watch grow up. She is ALWAYS down to have a good time and will be hyping up all of the guests so you better be ready!

Vanessa O'Bryant

Garrett is Ty's younger brother. Ty loves having a brother he could share his love of baseball and video games with. Garrett is now a mechanical engineer and likes to put his skills to the test making wicked 3D printed creations. 

Garrett Perkins

Bethany and Emily became fast friends in high school during many shared classes! Throughout college and navigating life, Bethany and Emily have always been there for each other. Bethany now has two stunning daughters, Mackenzie & Grace! She has an AMAZING sense of humor and can always be trusted to make the best jokes! Emily is so grateful for Bethany's friendship in this stage of life and is looking forward to so many more!

Bethany Pursell

Taylor is Ty’s younger twin sister (he won’t ever let her forget). Whether it was drawing pictures to sell at Grandma and Grandpas or picking up sticks at Nana and Pawpaw’s, they were always coming up with creative ways to make money. Taylor never fails to remind Ty anytime they go out to eat of the time he pranked her by putting salsa in her Dr. Pepper. 

Taylor Toensing

Alyssa and Emily have been friends since the FIRST day of kindergarten! That is 24 YEARS!!! There aren't many people out there who get to experience a friendship like this. From elementary school play ground days and middle school drama to "adulting" in college and starting families together, Emily and Alyssa have been able to support each through all stages of life - including BOTH getting married in the same year! Alyssa is a social butterfly and will be sure to bust some moves on the dance floor.

Alyssa Nodorft

Liam Burhans

Savannah is Emily and Ty's niece! She is 6 years old and absolutely loves riding her bike. She has a BIG talent of making clothes out of playdoh for her favorite Barbie’s. Savannah also loves being sweet and picking beautiful flowers to give to people! It just made perfect sense for her to be the flower girl!

Savannah Christiansen

Wedding Party

Q + A

One of the bride's favorite things to do is go two-stepping &amp; line dancing! Here are links to tutorials to some of the dances that are going to be played at the wedding in case you would like to learn them! Copperhead Roadhttps://youtu.be/eqPX3QO9e8k?si=hmyO4cpC-TcNFvhS Shivershttps://youtu.be/7JI50fJA_rM?si=1dcCScBGy4S187qD Outlaw (Whiskey Drinkin)https://youtu.be/5zQp4FkzKT4?si=SpAac5obkguFjaxp The Wolfhttps://youtu.be/oo8M9fbNCMU?si=uae5Rd0tU13WfyQQ Downhttps://youtu.be/0BjLu4Nhhhs?si=8Y_fZbCRI2KrZ4tN Pieces to the Puzzle (Damn I Love Miami) https://youtu.be/qeQsdKwdI1M?si=jVKMCDJqfAw0Lrum Fuegohttps://youtu.be/wHEZx5AKoqY?si=dSQC4usoyXJk4bs8 Country Girl Stomp https://youtu.be/BoZPv7q47nw?si=HQsK2T-f3QGtiOqt Off the Chain https://youtu.be/09KKiA-zNkM?si=K_RGXt-hPDDIfB6b

The Dance Party

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton - Highway 90 by IHG is located in Dayton, 20 miles from Houston Raceway Park and 30 miles from Houston Motorsports Park. Located around 26 miles from Redstone Golf Club, the hotel is also 27 miles away from Port Of Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 25 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton Highway 90 by IHG

Best Western Dayton Inn & Suites is located in Dayton, 21 miles from Houston Raceway Park and 29 miles from Houston Motorsports Park. Featuring a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Best Western Dayton Inn & Suites are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Port Of Houston is 26 miles from Best Western Dayton Inn & Suites, while Redstone Golf Club is 26 miles away. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Best Western Dayton Inn & Suites

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Venue: Hitchin Post Event Center Address: 799 County Rd 6501Dayton, TX 77535 Guest Arrival:4:45 - 5:15 PM Ceremony Start Time:5:30 PM Reception Start Time:Approximately 6:00 PM Reception End Time:Approximately 10:00 PM

Emily & Ty

Emily & Ty

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