Wedding Day

Calvary Community Church

Ceremony

Graduate Lincoln

Reception

Our Wedding

Andrew's Side of Things

It all began my freshman year at Colorado Christian University and Katie Horan’s senior year of high school. It was Christmas break and I was back in town and I was just scrolling through the ol Instagram when this cute girl popped up on the explore page. I hit her with a follow and the rest is history.&nbsp; Just kidding… I’m just slaving away stocking produce at Hy-Vee because I had to pick up some hours so that I could pay for school. In walks Katie and Jill... she says I stared at her but trust me I just looked real quick and then got nervous and looked away. So I go into the back to avoid her in case she comes by (cause she didn’t follow me back on Instagram). SO I CHECK MY PHONE AND BOOM SHE HITS ME WITH A FOLLOW. So I’m on cloud nine. I’m like heck yeah she thought the kid was cute. So I did what any guy would do. Slip and slide right into the DM’s. I’m like hey girl I don’t really do this and you’re really cute so can I get your number. AND THAT WAS TRUE! IVE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE (besides some random celebrity). It was New Year’s Eve and she was having a party. She sent back a picture and it was her and my childhood best friend, Lincoln Blake Chamberlin. I hadn’t talked to him in a couple years because we went to different high schools. Well Blake and I started texting and decided to hang out. Fun fact: Katie doesn’t remember the first time we met. I was hanging with Blake at the YMCA and Katie and her friend just happened to be there. Crazy! So we decided to grab dinner at Noodles &amp; Company. And boy did that night change my life!!! I remember two things about that night. First, Katie forgot her wallet but I didn’t want to say anything because I knew it wasn’t a date… okay the real reason is I had $8 in my account and I was afraid my card was going to decline. Second and way more important, GOOD GRAVY I JUST DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN! I was gone, I was lost, I was starstruck, and there was no turning back. Never in my life had I met someone who all together loved God, was too cool for school, wise beyond her years, funny as all get out, as happy as could be, AND HAD THAT SMILE! We sat in that booth and talked for four hours. From that moment on I never had to debate if I wanted to date her or not. It was just automatic. If I am being completely honest - that night is all the information I needed to know about her. I don’t know how to explain it but it felt like she just knew me from the get go. I went home that night and I said, “Mom I met my wife tonight. You better remember the name Katie Horan because you are going to get used to hearing it.”&nbsp; Fast forward…. I went back to college and Katie didn’t want to date me.&nbsp; Then I left Colorado Christian and came back to Lincoln and attended UNL. Blake, Katie, myself, and our amazing friend Allison all started hanging out together all the time. We did everything together whether it was playing pool or staying up till 5 am watching Lord of the Rings. One day we were signing up for classes and I found out that Katie was in a class I needed to take the next semester. So I dropped one I was already in and joined the one she was in and just told her, “No way, I am in that class too.” So yes, I still “really liked” Katie.&nbsp;You know, with Katie, there was always this tension. We were friends but there’s something in the air and we both knew each other knew it. At the same time, it was kinda fun. We just were both so intrigued by the other person. Well that’s what she would say, I just say I was in love with her from the beginning! We had a lot of fun together and she was so easy to talk to, and I just liked being with her. It drove me crazy. I couldn’t get her out of my mind. I was convinced she was my wife… then I asked her out a couple weeks later, she responded and said she had to talk to the big man upstairs. I loved that. Then she said no. Somehow we were still friends. Then one day after class we walked to the capital and she held my hand. I was super confused because she said no to a date with me but she held my hand and I still liked her…and she held my hand? Anyways… we didn’t date and after freshman year I didn’t really see her for two years until our senior year of college.&nbsp; My best friend Blake broke his collarbone and I am pretty sure when he was high on some drugs he invited the gang over to watch the Lord of the Rings (shout out Samwise Gamgee the goat) and in comes Katie Horan… the moment I saw her all of my feelings that I had before rushed back and I was like yeah I have to date her. No question about it. We all started hanging out again and it was awesome. I tried so hard to not like her, like so so so hard, but I couldn’t do it. One night I invited the gang over to watch a movie and make Chicken Alfredo. After the night ended I asked them if they wanted to go to Old Chicago. Allison and Blake both said no but Katie wanted to but it was kind of awkward because I felt like I couldn’t just ask her. So everyone went home. I was sitting at home alone and all I wanted to do was see her. I texted her and asked if she wanted to come and to my surprise she said yes. I picked her up and we stayed out way too late but it was amazing. Oh and yes that night I did tell her I wasn’t interested in anyone but I had to play it cool you know? We kept being friends and kept hanging out. Then one day after candlelight yoga and some random dance workout class, we talked about us. I told her something like: “I will always like you and if I am single I am ready to date you.” To be honest, I don’t remember too much of that conversation or the weeks ahead. I remember that we were going to talk more about us but Katie called me and said she couldn’t meet. Some time went by and you know you just have that feeling. I like her and she likes me. I was at work one day and Katie called me. She told me she just got the job at The Hope Venture. I was so excited for her! We celebrated on the phone and then hung up. Then I sat there just so thrilled. Thrilled that she got the job but even more thrilled that I was her first call. Then it hit me - she really likes me… she has never done that before.... wait did she just call me to tell me that… yes she did… oh my gosh does she like me? More time went on with us being friends. I think she called me finally and said we should talk (because she had previously cancelled). I started panicking!! I thought she was going to tell me, “So hey I talked to the big man upstairs and I don’t think this is something I can do right now.” It was really awkward, I remember that. I felt like the ball was in her court but that was just me being a dummy. I finally just said look I like you and I want to get to know you more. Then Kate says, “Whatchu mean boo you already know me?” Then I thought about it… she says, “So if someone comes up to you and asks you what Katie is to you what are you going to say.” I was like, “Shoot you my girlfriend, we datin, we boyfriend and girlfriend.” I also remember explicitly saying, “You cute, I’m cute, let’s get it poppin.”&nbsp; ANYWAYS! WE WERE DATING! AND IT SUCKKKKEEEED! I MEAN JUST BAD! I was such a dummy… like looking back on it the Lord gave me so much grace! The fact that Katie had the patience and desire to stick around was just beyond me. I was just trying to play it cool but I also was just terrified of messing up. I was terrified of losing her. I forgot to just be her friend. Katie met me at the mill one night to study. It was like two weeks after dating. She says, “Maybe we should just go back to being friends.” Fellas, yall know. I died for about 10 seconds. So, I said, “Grab your things, we are going to go somewhere.” I don’t really know what happened that night but something just clicked inside my head. I don’t remember what I said to her but all I remember was we went downtown and I grabbed her hand, I told her how much I liked her and wanted to be with her and that I was just scared. We were both smiling and finally having fun. We were dating a couple months and I think we would both agree that things were good but not amazing. We had ups and we had downs. I don’t know how to describe it. Like I have always been just absolutely in love with her but I just had so much to learn about myself and her. I think I was still really timid and afraid. My insecurities and fears were never about her. The whole time we have been together I have been amazed that I am dating her. It is such a privilege and such a gift.&nbsp; A lot changed when we took a road trip to North Carolina to see the Tarheels play in Chapel Hill. That is the best trip I have taken to date. Actually, the first day she told me she almost broke up with me a week ago and I was like I’m sorry, what! We gotta turn this bus around. We talked it through and kept going, lol. The next day I told her that I loved her lol. I am dead thinking about how this progressed. The next day she told me she loved me! So many ups and downs!! However, it was such an important trip because we both realized we loved being with the other person probably more than any other person (I don’t know if Katie would actually admit that out loud though).&nbsp;I mean we drove 24 hours down and 24 hours back and I still wanted to spend time with her. We got to experience so much together and we were completely in the same mind frame of having fun. It was good for me because I was able to finally share how I really felt about her and then for her to say the same thing to me was even better! You know, having to reflect on the story of how I fell in love Katie Horan is honestly a little tricky. A part of me always knew I loved her. The moment we sat down in the booth at Noodles &amp; Company it was an instant, wow God went to work on this woman. I had never had those feelings before. I was completely enthralled with the person that she was. Katie on the outside is by a landslide the most beautiful woman I have ever and will ever lay eyes on. But, she just has this inexpressible glow about her. The first time my mom met her she said, “Katie has the most beautiful soul. She is just the most beautiful person.” That’s just it. Her heart, the way she carries herself, the way she treats people, her humility, just baffles me. It’s just… one of God’s most amazing creations. You know, I never ever have to explain to people why I am marrying her. Without fail, it’s like Andrew how did you get so lucky? The only, truly the only thing I can say is that it’s the grace of God. Marrying Katie and the hopes of starting a family with her is the greatest earthly gift I have received. The fact that God chose me to lead her and our future family is so humbling. That in itself just makes me appreciate the love of God even more. If I love Katie this much and I look at her this way I can’t imagine how the Creator of the universe views her. That is true love.&nbsp;

Katie's Side of Things

Our Story

The Rundown

 Ceremony Starts

5:00 PM @ Calvary Community ChurchLocated at: 4400 N 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68521

Ceremony Send Off

5:30 PM (ish)

Reception Opens with Fun & Games

6:00 PM @ The Graduate LincolnLocated at: 141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE 68508*There is a parking garage connected to the building

Wedding Party Entrance & Cake Cutting

Dinner Is Served

Toasts & Dances

Dance Floor Opens

8:00 PMLet's boogie people.

Couple Send Off

11 PMThe End. *this is subject to change (:

Timeline

Please contact Andrew if you have any questions or trouble with the block code or dates. His number is (402) 853-4105.

Travel

This is where Katie takes every new person. If you're looking for some good Chinese food...look no further.

Shen Cafe

(402) Creamery

Probably the best restaurant in Lincoln if you're looking for something a little swankier.

MōMō Pizzeria & Ristorante

Andrew's absolute favorite. He recommends the Chicken Fried Chicken fo sho.

Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket

Hurts Donut Co.

This is a great local spot for some fun putt putt while in town! Not to mention it's ran by some friends who are pretty great!!

Katie & Andrew

Katie & Andrew

Travel

Graduate Lincoln