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On February 23, 2024, I was feeling ambitious and decided to join Hinge, the dating app. I quickly found out how overwhelming these apps can be and told myself that I was soon going to delete it. On February 24, right before I was planning on deleting this app, this cute boy from Hickory messaged me. Even though I definitely did not think it was going to lead to anything, something told me to message him back. While we messaged back and forth a little bit, I found out that Clark was a pretty decent guy. However, I was still very hesitant because I had just gotten out of a long term relationship less than a month prior to this. I was very upfront with him about taking things VERY slow, and he was also very hesitant about the whole long distance thing. Clark ended up asking me out on a date after we talked on the phone every night for the next week. On March 3, 2024, my life changed forever. We met in Spartanburg for our first date at Monsoon Noodle House downtown. After we ate, we walked around downtown and talked for several hours. We shared our testimonies with each other and just talked about how the Lord had been working in our lives recently. After I got in my car to go home, all I kept thinking was I had just met my husband. He was exactly everything I had ever dreamed of (and my whole wanting to take things slow thing changed pretty quick lol!) After going out for a while, Clark finally asked me to be his girlfriend sitting in his living room on April 13, 2024 right before going to a worship night with his friends. Within two weeks, we were already talking about marriage. The whole saying "when you know, you know" started to make a lot of sense to us. God made it so abundantly clear to both of us that our lives were aligning. We shared our passions and visions for ministry with each other and soon realized we wanted to be partners in growing God's kingdom.

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Even though Haley and I got on each other's nerves more times than I can count growing up, I could not have asked for a better sister. Haley has always set an example for me of what a woman of Christ looks like. And, as we have gotten older, we have started to move from enemies to friends - well sometimes! ;) I have learned what qualities a Godly wife should posses from watching her and my brother-in-law build a life together, and now I get to have her stand beside me as Clark and I enter into marriage.

Haley Hardin

During my freshman year at AU, I prayed the Lord would bless me with solid friendships that would last a lifetime. Addie has been an answer to that prayer. Addie and I met living in the basement of our dorm the first semester of college. Since then, she has been a constant in my life through so many different seasons. She has prayed for me through the most challenging times of my life, and rejoiced with me in the happiest seasons. We used to dream of the day both of us met the guy the Lord had for us, and I am so excited she gets to stand beside me on this big day.

Addie Larson

Lindsay and I quickly became inseparable as two little girls in preschool together. Some of my favorite childhood memories were made in Lindsay's backyard, jumping on the trampoline or playing in the treehouse. Now, 23 years later, Lindsay is still someone I can always count on to be there for me no matter what life changes come our way.

Lindsay McMinn

Life after college was a very weird time for me. Friends moved, everyone was starting new jobs, and I found myself longing for community that I once had during my college years. The Lord worked everything out for Hannah and I to become roommates and blessed me tremendously through this friendship. Hannah not only became my roommate, but a teacher bestie, travel buddy, and ministry partner. 

Hannah White

During my second year of teaching, a new teacher was hired to be on our team and move into the room next door to me. Little did I know this new teacher would become such a good friend and support system for me. Amy and I have become accountability partners for each other, and she is exactly the friendship the Lord knew I needed. Not only to get through the long days of teaching, but also to provide encouragement and always point me back to Christ.

Amy Lockett

Trae and I met working at South Eastern Freight Lines. Driving trucks can be lonely during the day, so me and him talked on the phone everyday. God has allowed us to grow closer through hunting and fishing together. Even though we do not work together anymore, we talk on the phone still everyday and get together often. Trae and I have grown very close over the past 3 years. I am truly blessed to be able to get to know him and his family. Trae and his family have been here for me through some very hard times over the past few years and I am very thankful God brought them into my life.

Trae Johnson

Where do I begin? I am thankful to have such an amazing dad. He has been here for me through thick and thin. He is the best hunting and fishing partner I could ever ask for, but most importantly the best Dad I could ask for. We have made so many memories traveling the country on our hunting adventures. Even though we butt heads sometimes, I love him more than he'll ever know and can't wait to have him stand beside me on my big day!

Britt Paige

Logan and I met when I was working at GNC. We have had so many memories in the dove field, turkey hunting, and fishing. Even the nights I forced him to go coon hunting with me! He has been here for me through a lot. Even though we do not get to see each other as much anymore, I know I can still count on him to be here for me anytime I need him. I am thankful God brought him into my life and am blessed to know him and his family.

Logan Ruppard

Alex and I met working at Ingles back in high school. It's crazy to think that was 13 years ago! We have had many cold nights in the woods coon hunting, many nights of late night bass fishing tournaments and fun nights carp fishing. We have been through it all and I am thankful God has brought Alex into my life. It has been a blessing to grow into men alongside each other and see where God has taken us since high school. 

Alex McFalls

Felix and I met when I was in high school coon hunting with one of our friends. We have had so many memories in the woods chasing dogs half the night. It is amazing how you can meet great people through hunting. Over the past few years the Lord has brought me and Felix closer to each other. I am thankful for the memories we have had and can't wait for many more. 

Felix Leger

Judah bug has been the most precious addition to our family, and the stud that made me an auntie. He is so full of joy all the time and loves to give everyone hugs. Judah is already a little world traveler, and has experienced so many cultures in his first year of life! I can't wait to watch this little man grow up to be a man of God, and feel so lucky to be his auntie Katie!

Judah Hardin

Averie is my best friend's oldest daughter and it has been a blessing to watch Averie grow up. I got to witness her killing her first deer, and it has been awesome to watch her love for the outdoors grow every day! She is not afraid to get down and dirty, but will also be the first to want to get her nails done. I love seeing the passion she has for the Lord, and the joy she radiates daily to everyone around her!

Averie Johnson

Everleigh is my friend's youngest daughter and I have really enjoyed getting to know this spunky little girl! When we asked Everleigh to be our flower girl, she looked at the card (without knowing what it said) and immediately said "NO!" We of course all starting laughing, and after she realized what we were actually asking her, she was excited to be in the wedding. She brings so much laughter to everyone around her and I am looking forward to watching her grow into a wonderful young lady!

Katie & Clark

Katie & Clark

Things to Do

South Mountains State Park

Hickory Crawdads

Bakers Mountain Park