Centennial Valley Golf

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Wedding

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Our Wedding

Our Story!

Michael and I met at the University of Central Arkansas our Freshman year. Our friend, Chandler, asked Michael and I to lunch in the cafeteria. The first moment we met, Michael explained he loved me (jokingly) because of our mutual appreciation of Spider-Man. In that moment, I thought Michael was a weird kid. After that moment, we occasionally saw each other at church and different events.&nbsp;During our Sophomore year of college, we met in Irby for a history class we both had to take. We both had a break in between that history class, so we decided we would grab lunch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Student Center. During that time, we both began to find each other interesting and started liking&nbsp;each other. Over the course of the Fall 2014 semester, we saw more and more of each other. During a game of pool, Michael and I decided to strike a bet between each other. Whoever won the game got to pick a movie and the loser had to pay. Of course, Michael won and we planned a movie on Halloween. Michael went against the bet and paid for me :)! We both began to like each other more and more.&nbsp;

How We Met!

Although we no longer had classes in the same building, Michael and I decided we would still meet up for lunch in the student center. By this point, most people were telling us advice on dating. Michael had already met my sister at this point since they were in nursing school together. I got the blessing from my sister that Michael was a good guy. Michael got the "okay" from his bromance Jacob :).&nbsp;On February 7, 2015, Michael and I planned to hang out that night and watch movies with brownies. I asked Michael if he could bring eggs since I was out. While on the phone with my grandma, I received a text from Michael saying that he was in the parking lot and needed help bringing things up. I didn't think anything about it, so I continued my conversation with my grandma as I walked downstairs.&nbsp;Michael surprised me and&nbsp;decided to bring me a panda bear and ask me to be his girlfriend. Of course, I quickly told my grandma that I needed to go so I could tell Michael yes.&nbsp;

Asking Me Out!

From that moment on, we have had endless fun with baked goods and movies. We have met each others family members, got approval from all friends, and fell in love with each other more and more everyday. We both knew that we would marry each other. Michael graduated from Nursing school at UCA in May 2017 and I was finishing my degree in Middle Level education. Michael got a job at the Arkansas Heart Hospital over the summer. Things were going smoothly.&nbsp;On July 1, 2017, Michael decided to take me on a day date. This is a day full of fun adventures. We began by getting my nails done and going to get sushi for lunch. By the end of the date, we came back to my apartment for movies. Michael began by telling me that he loved me more than I loved him. Of course, I quickly disagreed and explained that I loved him more than he loved me. He explained that&nbsp;&nbsp;he loved me more because I had never proposed to him. Of course Michael jokes about this quite a bit, so I explained that I technically did as a joke a couple months before. When I decided to turn around, I found Michael on one knee with a ring in a box. He said, "I didn't want to propose in the restaurant because it was busy and dark. I knew that I wanted this moment to only be you and I. So, will you marry me?" Of course I did not respond, but took the ring and put it on my finger. I continually kept looking at it until Michael asked, "Is that a yes?" We decided to have a short engagement and set the date for March 30, 2018.&nbsp;

jacqueline & Michael

jacqueline & Michael

Registry

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