The Big White Barn

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Brady and Haley met back in January 2024. We met in a parking garage. She cooks me delicious dinners and makes me smile. She's great!

The Story of Us - By Brady Ekenberg

Brady and Haley met back in January 2024. Their first date was at the Willow Bend Mall for lunch at Whistle Britches. It had iced over a couple days prior and was extremely cold. After lunch, they decided that they would wander around the mall as Brady used this as a time to marvel Haley with his quick wits and cheesy pickup lines. But to be completely honest, she was more in awe of his eyes and his smile and how he made her laugh and instantly feel comfortable and at ease. They went back to the parking garage where they had parked their cars as Brady wanted to show Haley how loud his subwoofers were in his car. After some music and scrolling through his phone looking at his artwork and pictures, it was getting pretty cold out, so they decided to drive down the road back to his house to continue conversation! Little did they know that this would lead to spending about 5 more hours together as they engaged in deep conversations about their lives, aspirations, and goals for themselves. A few weeks went by and they decided that they wanted to see each other again. they went for a stroll through Arbor Hills park nearby and watched the sun start to set. This was only the beginning of their lifetime of adventures together. They planned to attend concerts together of their favorite music artists, took Oakley for walks around various trails around town, and even had the awesome experience of installing a new washing machine together! At this point, it was safe to say that this was going to be a forever kind of thing. Haley does love to cook for Brady, and he does a great job of making sure every last bit is gone! Today, Haley and Brady have travelled to various places together in and out of the country. Haley got to show Brady her favorites spots in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, they explored multiple trails and relaxed in Hot Springs, Arkansas, hiked 15+ hours through Big Bend National Park, and more! Their most recent adventure has been building a house together out in Anna, TX. Truly, they are forever adventure partners, and have many more bucket list trips planned together.

The Story of Us - By Haley Hurt (The Real Version)

Thank you all for being such a vital part to our life story. We would not be here if it weren't for all of you, and the roles you have played in our lives. 

Our Story

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BRIDAL PARTY

Kelsey Boyd

Taylor Stoy

Brook Ekenberg

GROOM'S PARTY

Josh Hilty

Mattie Maguire

Dylan Hurt

Wedding Party

1. Are kids (under 12 yrs) allowed?As much as we love the little ones, we also want everyone to be able to relax and enjoy themselves fully without needing to supervise little ones. If you are able to find alternative accommodations for them, we would greatly appreciate it! However, if not, we do understand, we ask that you please just let us know in advance as we have to plan accordingly with our caterers. Thank you for understanding! 2. Can I bring a plus one?In order to keep our wedding as intimate as possible, only guests formally invited on your wedding invite will be accommodated. If you received a plus one, their name will appear when you RSVP. 3. What time should we arrive?We advise being in your seat, no later than 3:45pm to ensure all guests are seated by the start of the ceremony. 4. Is parking nearby?Upon arrival, there is a larger lot to the left of the venue. We ask that you are considerate of others when parking as we will have a full house in attendance! 5. Will the ceremony be outdoors?Yes (fingers crossed)! Please note- the weather in November can be slightly unpredictable. We recommend that you dress/pack accordingly. If needed, our venue has multiple options to hold our ceremony indoors/covered. 6. What is the dress code?We ask that all guests dress in cocktail attire for this event. Aim for a refined look that's comfortable for celebrating our Fall wedding! 7. What kind of food will be served?We will be catering BBQ from Oh Shucks BBQ! Brisket and grilled chicken, along with various sides.

Q + A

We are so grateful to have family and friends joining us from out of town! If you are needing a hotel for your trip, please see this great hotel within 10 minutes of the venue!

This Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott is a great hotel for families and individuals! They have suites and standard rooms with 1 King or 2 Queen Beds. The hotel also offers a free breakfast buffet each morning. This property also has a fitness center, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi available for all guests.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur at Decatur Conference Center

Rooms must be reserved by October 8th. Any rooms needed after that time, we will have to request and are based on the hotel’s direct availability. 

Hotel Information

Discover the charming heart of Decatur, Texas and make exciting new memories during your visit. Decatur is a small town in Texas full of downtown shopping, fabulous food, outdoor activities, and down to earth people!

Haley & Brady

Haley & Brady

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