Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church

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God guided both Andrew and Lauren to Mississippi College for their freshman year of college. Although they both attended the same Swannanoa informal, both served on Scouts, and both went through the resident assistant (RA) application process together, they did not meet until their sophomore year of college. Andrew spotted Lauren across the campsite at RA training and decided to run after her. After a few months of getting to know each other, Andrew asked Lauren to be his girlfriend on December 6, 2013. Lauren served in Mexico as a summer missionary the following summer. After surviving a summer apart, Andrew and Lauren knew that their relationship was strong and growing. After much prayer, preparation, and confirmation from the Lord, Andrew asked Lauren to marry him on October 28, 2015. Andrew and Lauren enjoy Chick-fil-A lunch dates, walks in the park, running, watching Alabama football, coffee dates, and making dinner together. They are excited to continue to walk through life together in the union of marriage.

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Lauren Daugherty, more popularly referred to as LD, is getting married only two weeks after I am! She is a trooper for planning her own wedding along with helping me plan mine. What a best friend! I prayed that I would find my lifelong best friend in college, and God exceeded my prayer expectations when LD walked into my life. LD loves Jesus, Jared (her fiancee), coffee, and Chick-fil-A.  She must love me, too, since she will be standing beside me on my wedding day! I am honored to say the least.        - Lauren

Lauren Daugherty

Erika Hofacker and I met when we were placed on the same staff as Resident Assistants. Soon afterwards, we discovered we shared a love of culture, Spanish, and Mexico. I introduced Erika to the idea of becoming a summer missionary in the place I served the summer before: Oaxaca, Mexico. In the summer of 2015, God took Erika to Oaxaca. I shared in the blessing of being there for the first two weeks and watched Erika share the love of Christ. I am thankful Erika decided to share in another adventure with me.     - Lauren

Erika Hofacker

Laura Grace lit up my life when she was placed on the hall in which I was responsible for taking care of as an RA: 4th floor. We have shared many laughs, struggles, and adventures. I guess I wasn't too bad of an RA, because she decided to become one herself. I look forward to the many  laughs we will share throughout our lives as we become sisters.   - Lauren

Laura Grace Smedley

Sarah's joyful personality has already been a huge blessing to the wedding process. She is good at everything she does, including planning events. She is currently planning the next Cycliad, which is a non-profit bicycle fundraiser for cancer. I am blessed and excited to have her part of the big day and the rest of my life!     - Lauren

Sarah Smedley

Katie Belle is going to outshine the bridal party with her bright blue eyes and white blonde hair. Good thing she is only nine years old and serving as a junior bridesmaid, because otherwise those single groomsmen may fight over who would be her escort! Her positive, joyful spirit is a great addition to the party.  - Lauren

Katie Belle Skelton

 Michael is a computer science graduate from Vanderbilt University and currently working in Bellingham, Washington. I have known Michael for ten years. Throughout this time we have grown close through video games, trips to Colorado, and our cross-country road trip from Birmingham to Bellingham last summer. - Andrew 

Michael Nakayama

 Hudson secured his friendship with me through a pizza eating competition my junior year of high school. Leo, Hudson and I entered the competition to win a free youth trip to Gatlinburg, TN. In accordance with the rules, Hudson had to eat the pizza off the ground when he choked and spit it out. We won the competition and the friendship never stopped since that heroic performance. - Andrew 

Hudson White

 Austin is my oldest friend with our friendship beginning in early childhood. Our friendship has seen many phases including skateboarding, pogo sticks, Legos, and many other things. Austin is currently studying at the University of North Alabama and hopes to pursue a career related to his passion for music. - Andrew 

Austin Motlow

 Leo is an engineering student at Auburn University. I have been friends with Leo for eight years. Similar to my friendship with Michael, we bonded over skiing trips, fishing, and hanging out at church. - Andrew 

Leo Richard

 Brad and I met on freshman move in day at Mississippi College. I quickly discovered that he was a spirited LSU fan while I held onto my allegiance with Alabama football. Since then, we have attended three of the past four LSU versus Alabama football games. We have also enjoyed a Spring Break trip to Breckenridge, CO to ski and snowboard. - Andrew 

Brad Guidry

 Transferring to Mississippi College from Jones Community College, Alexander is pursuing a degree in Biology with aspirations for medical school. Although he struck me as odd when I first met him, I have come to love his quirks. - Andrew 

Lauren & Andrew

Lauren & Andrew

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