The Anchor

Welcome Party

Patton’s Salmen-Fritchie House

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Many people who hear the story of our relationship say it feels like a Hallmark Movie. A new teacher moves in across the hall with the last name “Christmas”.... and the girl’s birthday just happens to be Christmas Eve. Movie magic!! The two of us met at Creekside Junior High on July 29th, 2023. Garrett was starting his first year as a 6th grade social studies teacher, and Emily was starting her third year as a speech therapist. Our rooms ended up being across the hall from each other. We met while setting up our rooms, and from there, we became fast friends. We never seemed to run out of things to say, and Garrett always knew how to make Emily laugh. Our first date (although we didn’t call it a date at the time) was dinner at a Mexican restaurant. We didn’t become "official" until September 16th, 2023. Between those two milestones, we affectionately referred to each other as “colleagues”, though we knew something special was starting to grow. The two of us have been blessed to spend nearly every day together, thanks to working at the same school. This year, we’ve made incredible memories, grown closer to each other and to our families, and built a relationship with a foundation of trust, love, and respect. We thank God daily for the incredible blessing of this relationship, and we ask that you all continue to pray for us as we move to the next stage of our lives. The Lord has given us such a gift in allowing us to know and love each other. We are so thrilled for all that is to come!

A Hallmark Movie

Our Story

We're Engaged!!

Fall Pictures

Photos

We are so lucky to be surrounded by a loving support system of friends and family. Thank you to our bridal party for cheering us on and being with us on the big day!

The Bridal Party

Abby Harris

Emily Alonzo

Keri McAllister

Katherin Langford

Anna Jones

AnnaGrace Christmas

Caroline Christmas

Kamron Ridgdell

Colton Krauss

Nolan Bell

Austin Broussard

Ryan Christmas

Matthew Cognevich

Ryan McAllister

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Welcome Party/Rehearsal Dinner

We are so excited to kick the wedding celebrations off at our Welcome Party/Rehearsal Dinner! If you're invited to the Wedding Day, you are also invited to the Welcome Party! Be ready to dance, eat dinner, enjoy drinks, and socialize.

Time & Location

The Anchor5/29/25 from 7-10 PM407 St Tammany St, Madisonville, LA 70447

TO RSVP

Please scan the QR code located on your invitation, or click the "RSVP" tab on the top of the wedding website. You will be asked to RSVP for both the Welcome Party and the Wedding Day. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Dress Code

Please wear something casual and comfortable for summer weather.

Emily & Garrett

Emily & Garrett

Wedding Party

The Bridal Party