Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

We technically knew of each other for a while — my brother married her best friend — but we had never really talked. I might have messaged Katie twice (with no luck), so I figured that was that. It wasn’t until Katie messaged me out of the blue to go to Topgolf that our story truly began. What started as a slightly awkward first date quickly turned into hours of effortless conversation and laughter. From there, love grew naturally — built on deep friendship, trust, and the comfort of feeling completely at home with one another. I proposed during a snowy evening in Breckenridge, CO surrounded by twinkling lights and fresh mountain air, and Katie said yes. Since then, our life together has been filled with love, laughter, and shared dreams. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Crawford Higgins

Matthew Leal

Elijah Lopez

John Villarreal

Alexander Forward

Marshall Paysse

Benjamin Gutierrez

Sabas Zapata 

Kristi Cortez

Kelsi Campos

Elizabeth Platts

Jeniffer Higgins

Nora Cazares

Jessica Treviño

Tara Villarreal

Alejandra Gil

Brook Paysse

Kasidi Cortez

Katalina Cortez

Caroline Higgins

Ella Jo Paysse

Crawford Higgins III

Charles Higgins

Cayson Higgins

Eugene Paysse IV

Wedding Party

While we haven't reserved any hotel blocks, there are plenty of great hotels to stay nearby. We also recommend checking out Airbnb or Vrbo for home rentals, especially if you're traveling with a group or want a more local experience. Here are a few hotels we recommend!

Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center

Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center

Casa De Palmas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham McAllen Convention Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton McAllen

Accommodations 

Breakfast

Mrs. G’s Tacos N’ MoreBirdie BistroTaco PalenqueZamorasDelia's TamalesLa Itacate (Breakfast &amp; Lunch/Dinner)

Lunch & Dinner

The Republic of the Rio Grande Santa Fe Steakhouse Ambra The Patio on Guerra SALT Diego’s Farm to Table Mercado Food Hall La Costa Grill YasukeKumori Tacos el Plebe Espana Roosevelt's at 7Muelle 37 Mula Cantina La Laguna La Doble M Restaurant &amp; Bar La Reynera Bakery

Local Eats

Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds.

Quinta Mazatlan

Great place to walk around! Open air shopping center with great restaurants on every corner.

McAllen Convention Center

Two-story indoor market with an eclectic mix of dining and shopping options, plus live music.

Mercado Food Hall | International Food Court, Boutique Shoppes & Beauty Suites - Mcallen TX

Looking for Nightlife? This is where you want to go.

Katie & Christopher

Katie & Christopher

Things to Do

Quinta Mazatlan

McAllen Convention Center

Mercado Food Hall | International Food Court, Boutique Shoppes & Beauty Suites - Mcallen TX

17th Street Entertainment District

International Museum of Art & Science

Firemen's Park