Stock the Bar Party

Wedding Day

The Springs in Lake Conroe

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

#HayesandAlways

In the fall of 2019, our story began, as all great stories do, with an unexpected collision of fates. Kat, born and raised in the charming city of Lafayette, was pursuing her Bachelor's degree at the University of Louisiana. Nat, a recent transplant from Clear Lake, Texas, ventured to Baton Rouge to pursue a Master's degree at Louisiana State University. We found each other like two missing pieces of a love story waiting to be written. Our first date was a day-long affair filled with food, discovery, and a connection that deepened with each passing moment. We felt our hearts intertwine with our shared passion for environmentalism, the world of TV &amp; film, and making one another laugh. It was as though destiny itself had orchestrated our encounter, guiding two souls together towards their most cherished counterpart.

In January 2021, after nearly a year of lockdown, Kat made the move to Baton Rouge, accompanied by her beloved cat, Frida, to be with Nat as she completed her Master's degree. It was a defining moment in our journey, and in May, when Nat graduated, the three of us embarked on a new adventure, relocating to Conroe, Texas, to start our life together. By December, our family expanded once more as we welcomed Bear, our precious dog, into our lives. Over the following months, we began a journey of nurturing not only our careers but the future we dreamed of with one another. Through all of life's twists and turns, we found that our love only grew stronger.

Then, on the unforgettable evening of August 30th, 2023, in a moment that happens once in a blue moon (literally), Nat proposed to Kat in the heart of Central Park. And on October 14th, 2023, Kat proposed to Nat under the shadow of a solar eclipse, etching an eternal and radiant chapter in our love story. Celebrating nearly five remarkable years together, we feel blessed to have the support of our community of relatives and chosen family as we take the next step – marriage. We look forward to a day filled with joy, love, and laughter, surrounded by those who mean the most to us. We eagerly anticipate this new chapter as wives, knowing that it will be as beautiful as all the moments that came before.

Our Story

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Tattoo Station

Choose from flash designed by our very own tattoo artist &amp; dear friend, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloodinthesoiltattoos/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orchid</a>! Temporary tattoos will also be available for guests who prefer a less permanent option : ) - Tattoos are first-come, first-served and will be limited to arms only. *All guests must provide a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzQ1xEkSc9FklWGdyb5Rq5YzcFGdRaXm/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed waiver</a> and photocopy of their ID to be tattooed.* - Your tattoos are on us :) Please tip your artist with cash or Zelle!

Flash Only

Signature Drinks

*Tattoos will not be provided to guests who have consumed alcohol. Please visit the tattoo station before you drink.*

Yard Games

Photo Booth

Looking for outfit inspiration?

Please join us in festive semi formal attire (no jeans, please!), taking the Texas weather into consideration. If you're in need of inspiration, feel free to check out our Pinterest board below for outfit ideas.

<a href="https://pin.it/2inJvhQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to view our wedding guest Pinterest board!</a>

What to Wear

Alex Stout

Shelly Becquet

Christina Flores

Lilliana Hardesty

Christina Neveu

Amelia LaFleur

Nancy Rodriguez

Carly Waldweiler

Carmen Ruiz

Kameron LeBlanc

Wedding Party

Closest Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Accommodations

While we won't be reserving a hotel block at any single venue, we're happy to provide you with our recommended accommodations for your convenience.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Houston Conroe

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conroe I-45 North

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston Conroe Near The Woodlands®

Travel

Kat & Nat

Kat & Nat

Wedding Party