Wedding Day

The Ballroom at I Street

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Lindsey at the time was in PA school in Tulsa. I was driving through Tulsa heading to Fayetteville Arkansas. I posted on my story that afternoon complaining about Tulsa and the heat. It was 105 degrees that day. Lindsey saw this on my story and because we had mutual friends she thought “I should reach out and ask him to coffee”. I didn’t see that DM until I was already in Fayetteville. The DM she sent me said something along the lines of “hey sexy…” Just kidding. Hopefully she doesn’t proof read this and that can stay in here.&nbsp; Anyway… I was reading the DM aloud to my friends Rhett and Wylin. They said “what are you doing tomorrow?” I responded with “nothing”. Because at this point I had no job, not much money, and no real plans. Things were going really well for me during the pandemic. Then Rhett said “Well BUD you need to go back to Tulsa tomorrow and take this girl to coffee”. I responded with “Yes I do.” So I LIED to Lindsey and said I was driving back through Tulsa heading back to Stillwater to see my sister. When really…. I was driving 4 hours round trip to take her out to coffee.&nbsp;She knew this was a lie because lets be honest - who would ever go back to Stillwater.&nbsp; Flash forward to many….MANY trips back and forth, so many hellos, and hard long distance goodbyes, Late night conversations, and most importantly Gods kindness.&nbsp; I got down on a knee and asked Lindsey to be my wife.&nbsp; In a backyard just a few feet away from the living room where Rhett said “go back to Tulsa and take her too coffee”.&nbsp; I look at our story with a smile, and even tear up thinking about just how good God is.&nbsp; God kindly weaved so many sweet reminders of his goodness throughout our story.&nbsp; From Him placing people in our corner.Him providing safe travels back and forth from states.&nbsp;Him giving Lindsey patience for a guy that out shot his coverage. He was and continues to be good to us.&nbsp; We are so excited for what’s to come. But we also want to recognize and give thanks for whats already taken place. We can’t wait to celebrate that on February 25th.&nbsp; It was Important that we got married on the 25th because 25 seconds is how long Linds and I kissed for the first time. Im just kidding. The 25th has zero importance. We wanted a short engagement. God was kind again and knew I needed it.&nbsp; Will see you soon.&nbsp; Much Love,&nbsp;Jake&nbsp; PS: If you actually took the time to read this don’t tell Lindsey.&nbsp;I told her there was no way people actually read this stuff.

Jake's POV 

Wow, Jakes story was so sweetie.... He's secretly way more sappy than me. But thats one of my favorite parts about him!! I’ve known who Jake was for YEARS. I mean YEARS. Genuinely it is kind of creepy.&nbsp; He grew up going to a family ranch in Colorado with my best friend (shoutout Emily Hall). She knew him and his sisters and absolutely adored their family. She mentioned them a couple times to me when she would talk to me about her trips to the ranch.&nbsp; Flash forward to college, when some of my friends visited the ranch, and a few even worked there. Jake happened to be working there too, and met them.&nbsp; Jake happened to see me on social media through these friends - and let it be known he DID in fact follow first.&nbsp; I thought "hmmm I know this guy, and I think he's pretty cute".&nbsp;A little birdie (shoutout Heather Lawler) somehow heard word that Jake thought I was cute. She was so kind to pass along that message.&nbsp; I saw Jake was in Tulsa on Instagram, I literally gave myself a pep talk and sent a message. Which was definitely bold for me. He came back to Tulsa the next day and we had the best first date. and the REST was history.&nbsp; Now to my favorite part of the story.&nbsp; Jake had every reason to move back to Charlotte where he grew up, or Nashville where he interned and had opportunities. Instead, he took a huge leap of faith and moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he knew two people he had just reconnected with. He trusted that the Lord would provide for him a job and a community. He risked a lot to invest in our relationship. I would like to think that I am the only reason Jake stayed close by, but the relationships he has made in Arkansas are truly incredible and have been such a gift to us.

Lindsey's POV

Our Story

Photos

Bride 

Kaylyn Murray 

Emily Hall

Caroline Sanchez 

Cameron Cato

Erin Lewis 

Marykate Hall 

Brooks Casillas

Shelby Blankenship

Sarabeth Coatney

Lauren Grindstaff

Haley Seitz

Ashley McGrath 

Groom 

Richard Seitz

Hampton Holdsworth

Jack Durham 

John Caldwell

Joe Painter

Michael Allen

Danny Deas

Rhett Barrett

Seth McGee

Garrett Perkins

Zac Morgan 

Sam Sheely

Wedding Party

Q + A

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bentonville

Local B&amp;B in downtown Bentonville.

The Victoria B &  B

Beautiful hotel, with one of our favorite restaurants "The Hive". Where we have taken both of our parents when they've been in town. It was a hit!

21c Museum Hotel Bentonville

Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville

Travel — Fly in to XNA

If the weather is nice and you want some fresh air, drive to Coler park, then walk on the trail about a mile to the coffee shop! This is a Saturday in Bentonville staple for us.

Airship Coffee at Coler

Our favorite restaurant for special occasions. We usually start at the bar in the basement, have a drink, then come up for our dinner reservation!

The Preacher's Son

It's beautiful and free! Why not? It takes about an hour and a half to walk through. Then afterwards check out the trails surrounding the museum. Off one of the trails you can find the Frank Lloyd Wright House!

Crystal Bridges 

Favorite Spots... - Brika- Moosejaw- Pressroom (Restaurant great brunch)- Onyx Coffee - Ozark Bagel Co

Bentonville City Square

Things to Do

Registry

Lindsey & Jake

Lindsey & Jake

L&J

Wedding Day

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:45 PM

Reception