It all started at a Halloween party, though neither of us were really looking for anything serious. I was there to have a good time, dressed in a costume, but I wasn't expecting it to turn into something that would change my life. He was dressed as a cowboy, just like so many others that night, but there was something different about him. Maybe it was the way he carried himself, the way he smiled without hesitation, or how easy it was to talk to him.

I didn’t think much of it at first. The party was filled with people, and I was more focused on the fun than on making any lasting connections. But then, he approached me, asking something simple—a question about halloween candy, maybe. That conversation somehow turned into a half-hour of easy banter. By the end of the night, he’d asked for my snapchat, and I gave it to him. Still, I wasn't jumping at the chance to meet up again. I was fine just enjoying the night and leaving it at that.

But he wasn’t about to let it go that easily. For the next three weeks, he made sure I knew he was interested. He sent me texts, funny memes, and little questions about my day, and each time, I found myself looking forward to hearing from him. It wasn’t pushy—it was just... nice. Eventually, after days of back-and-forth messages, I agreed to meet up. He’d asked me out on a date a few times before, but I’d always found excuses. But this time, I said yes.

There was just one problem: I had just gotten off work at the show barn, covered in dust, dirt, and cow shit. I was in no mood to dress up for some fancy restaurant. So, when he suggested a place to eat, I was straightforward. "Look, I just worked a long day at the barn, and I’m not about to change into anything fancy. How about Panda Express?" I figured it was a safe, casual choice—and I'd get to see him, which was really all that mattered.

To my surprise, he was totally on board. No complaints, no hesitation. "Sounds perfect,". And just like that, we found ourselves at Panda Express in Amarillo, Texas, sitting down with orange chicken and chow mein in front of us, talking like we had known each other for years. It was one of those first dates where everything felt comfortable, where the conversation flowed easily, and where we could just be ourselves. No pressure, no pretenses—just the two of us.

By the time we finished dinner, I realized something: I liked him. Really liked him. The awkwardness was gone, and I was looking forward to seeing him again. A week later, we were officially dating. Just like that, things fell into place, and we both knew there was something special here. It wasn’t rushed; it was natural. And it felt right.

Then, fast forward to December 8th, 2023. We'd been together long enough now for everything to feel even more real, and that day, he had a plan. We went to the Cowboy Christmas event in Las Vegas, Nevada— everything western and hunting obviously .

Amidst the chaos and excitement of the event, I wasn't expecting it, but there he was, dropping down on one knee in front of the Christmas tree. "I love you so much Kersi Kay! Will you marry me?"

My heart skipped a beat, and without hesitation, I said yes. The man who had patiently and consistently shown me just how much he cared was going to love me the rest of my life.

That Halloween night at the party felt like a lifetime ago, but in a way, it was the perfect start to our love story. From Panda Express to Cowboy Christmas, everything had fallen into place exactly how it was meant too. And now, here we are, about to embark on the next chapter of your life together.

K&K

Wedding Day

4:15 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception