First Baptist Ruston

Bridal Shower

Every Warrior Network

Couple's shower

Gabriel & Crystal's wedding!

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Spring 2023 At the Depot... where it all started.... It was my senior year of college, and I had been going to the Depot for a sweet cup of coffee since my Freshman year. Gabriel began working at the coffee shop starting the summer of 2022. Neither one of us really noticed each other until the end of February 2023 I'd say. Him and Connor England would CUT UP on the couch, get in fights with Albert, and start controversial conversations with Johnny... well... mostly Connor. One thing about me, is that I love having conversations happen around me while I am getting my work done, so I naturally gravitated toward the couches, where they they were, and listened as I did my homework,,, plus I enjoyed listening to the noteworthy conversations and endless banter. It was pretty comical. Soon, I found myself gravitating toward the couches when Gabriel played his guitar during his shifts too. I enjoyed listening to him play as I did my homework:) Nothing like a little classical music while studying... April 2023 As time went on, I began to notice Gabriel a little and grew interested. I would say the same for him toward me, but he wasn't ready to date anyone yet:) May 2023 During this month, I would sit at the couches a lot more:) Meanwhile, every time I came, Gabriel started talking to me because he thought he was annoying me with his guitar playing. I wasn't mad about it! He talked about his niece and nephew and showed me pictures of them. We bonded over music and showed each other our favorite bands, composers, music styles, instruments, you name it! I also might have gotten him to play My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion multiple times. The middle of May came and we were at a small group gathering at the depot. I was in the front playing Secret Hitler while him and another guy were messing around in the back on the instruments. I asked my sweet friend, Alyssa, "You think he'll play... My Heart Will go on?" She said, "Go ask!" So I did:) and he responded with, "Only if you sing with me. " After that, everyone left and it was just me, him, and Kaitlin Terry! We all stayed singing worship songs until midnight... But it was that night when I realized that I think I like this guy. Later that month... at the depot... I talked to him about a gift I was wanting to get my brother for his birthday. It was music related so I was wanting to get his advice on it.

Our Story

Photos

Anna is my bestest friend in the entire world, pretty much my sister. We have been friends for 9 years. She has been with me through every single major life event, and I would not have it any other way. She taught me what loyalty looks like through our friendship and now her relationship. The Lord continues to shine through her each and every single day! I am excited that she will be the one to stand by my side!

Anna Grice

Daniel is my older brother. He is kind, loyal, and fun to be around. We've done everything together growing up. Every milestone in my life he's been right there. There is no one else I want right by my side on my wedding day!

Daniel Rivera

Carrie Rae has been my sister for eight years now! She has known me her whole life! Haha! I am so thankful to have a little sister like her! She is charming, curious, amicable, and just so darn cute! I just love her to death! If you have a chance to meet her, ask her who God is and she will melt your heart!

Carrie Rae Conway

Joseph is my little brother. People say we look alike but I don't think so.

Joseph Rivera

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is about 14 minutes from the airbnb where we will be getting married!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

This hotel is about 12 minutes from the airbnb where we are getting married!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hot Springs, an IHG Hotel

This hotel is about 15 minutes from the airbnb where we are getting married!

Hampton Inn Hot Springs

Travel

Hot Springs National Park

Lake Catherine State Park

Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo

Adventureworks Hot Springs

The Galaxy Connection

Mid-America Science Museum

Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market

Artists' Workshop Gallery

Riley Art Glass Studio

Kollective Coffee & Tea

Capachi’s Coffee and Tea

Mug Shots Coffee

Cafe Mi Amor (Coffee My Love)

Garvan Gardens

The Thermal Bathhouse & Spa at the Arlington

You have to call this place the day before to reserve your dough! They only make enough dough for the day. You cant just walk in and sit down to eat pizza!

Deluca's Pizza

Joanna A. Boutique - Hot Springs

Things to Do

Registry