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Layne & Anthony

June 2, 2018 • Springfield, MO

Layne & Anthony

June 2, 2018 • Springfield, MO

Our Story

From Then to Now

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We met, we liked, we loved, and now we are getting married. The end.

NOT! This story is not that simple, nor does it end after our special day. Our story begins in August of 2015 with a very normal college study group session with the Best Man at his apartment. I show up and before we reach the door out walks one of Tim's roommates with headphones in and tennis shoes on to go to the gym. Tim introduces this guy as one of his roommates, Anthony. We say our Hello's and he continues on his way to the gym. The end.

Nope again. As college math courses get harder and I spend more time with Tim, we become great friends and study group buddies. Our group meets at his place a couple of times and instead of studying we end up talking, watching RAW (not my choosing), and eating a lot. Finally, his quiet roommate stops ignoring me and we finally have some conversations. I'm thinking, "I guess he isn't as odd as I originally thought." After hanging out several times with him and his roommates, finally we exchange numbers. Ever since, I can't get him to shut up!

We talked, we graduated, we got our first jobs, we tried new things, we dreamed, and then on January 28, 2017 Anthony takes me on an all day date in Kansas City. It's not a particularly warm day as you can imagine in January, but after lunch he is insistent on going outside for a walk exploring Loose Park together. We walk around talking about anything and everything random that pops into our heads until we reach a rose garden and fountain area. We head to the overlook to get a good view and I am completely lost in thought looking out over the sleeping garden. Anthony startles me by saying my name and I turn around to see him down on one knee with a ring box held out. He pops the question, I can't stop smiling, say yes (of course), and stare at my finger the rest of the day as we call our families to share the good news!

Now here we are, planning our big day to celebrate with all of you! Our wedding marks the beginning of our new adventure together. We hope to see many of you at our wedding celebration and look forward to the many great memories ahead!