Rehearsal Dinner

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Forest Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Barrett and Marie first met at Claire and Chalon Fogarty's wedding in 2022. After Marie had seen Barrett on the website as a groomsman, process down the aisle, and cut a rug on the dance floor, she knew that she had to have their mutual friend Alex introduce them. Barrett was in the middle of his dating fast for FOCUS, where he spent a year intentionally not entering into a relationship, so he wasn’t able to reciprocate the interest that Marie showed. Once he got off his dating fast six months later, and, prompted by many friends, Barrett drove down from Arkansas to "meet" Marie in Austin (he had no recollection of their first meeting and still denies it today). It was a failed attempt, as her friends forgot to invite her to the bar that Barrett would be at to “meet” her, so it would be almost a full year from that point before they could meet again. During this year, Barrett and Marie both dated other people, so the timing never worked out. Finally, driving back from a retreat, Barrett called his friend Ben, also Marie's neighbor, and asked him to walk across the street in Austin to ask for Marie's phone number. Barrett called her, but was sent to voicemail. Devastated, Barrett pulled over on the side of a highway and started playing a round of golf on a fine Sunday afternoon in Missouri. In the middle of searching for his ball after his first drive, Marie returned his call. They spoke for ten minutes before Barrett said, "well, Marie, you know, that I know, that you know, that I know, that everyone else knows we should go on a date. I would love to take you out on a date next time I'm in Austin." She said yes! They then proceeded to wait three long weeks before their first date. That first week was a blur: Barrett picked her up on Sunday night for dinner and drinks at a whiskey bar. The next morning, they met at St. Mary's Cathedral for a 6:30am Mass. That night they did the same, with Barrett picking Marie up on a lovely motorcycle named Jennifer for ice cream and a dinner date. The next morning, Barrett met Marie at St. Mary’s Cathedral for another 6:30am Mass. They grabbed breakfast and talked for two hours, before Barrett had to drive back to Houston that Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, they facetimed for two hours, and made plans for Barrett to return to Austin on Thursday. While driving to Austin, the “Derecho” hit straight on. Barrett had to take shelter at a gas station after his truck was blown off the road by the 120mph winds. Once he arrived in Austin, they went wakesurfing with Barrett’s friends, and had a relaxed dinner of P. Terry’s burger stand. After dinner, they made it official, and so began the long distance relationship that no one envies doing. Throughout their year-and-a-half of long distance that included lots of weddings and trips between Austin, Houston, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, Barrett and Marie grew closer each day. They quickly fell in love and within several months could see where things were headed. So the following summer, Barrett set things in motion to get engaged. On August 9th, 2025, Barrett and Marie went to the 12:05PM Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston, 6 days after Marie had moved to Houston. After a brief hiccup after mass where they had to leave the church, and many more once they had gone back in, Barrett proposed in front of the Blessed Sacrament and she said “YES!” He explained that the ring was a family heirloom that his great-grandfather bought for his great-grandmother sometime in the 1930s. It had been passed down for four generations, and he wanted to emphasize his desire for her to be a part of the Gregory family legacy with this symbol. We joyfully await April 11th, and we pray that our nuptial mass and marriage to follow draw us and our guests who witness our union closer to God. Know of our prayers for you and we ask that you would pray for the Holy Family’s intercession for us!

Our Story

Photos

Catherine Marcalus

Jeremy Gregory

Charlotte Lannon

Griffin Gregory

Emma Starcher

Walker Anderson

Renee Heusel

Diego Carrasco

Bella Vander Ark

Corbin Brown

Melinda White

Samuel Kelly

Lucy Bowers

Luke DeVoss

Lia Salamone

Julian Hesse

Olivia Bury

John Paul Hernandez

Katie Henson

Ben Taylor

Grace McCreary

Chalon Fogarty

America Stephens

Felix Read

Wedding Party

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061

Travel

Bar Madonna

Bayou Heights Bier Garten

Tribute

Hudson House

The Coffee House at West End

Hugh O'Connors

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Galleria

Houston Zoo

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Things to Do

Registry

What is the dress code?

The dress code is black tie optional. For the gentlemen, we kindly request a dark suit and tie. For the ladies, a formal cocktail dress or an evening gown is perfect. Please note that tuxes are not required, but guests may wear them if they so choose.

What time should I arrive for the Mass?

The Nuptial Mass procession begins at 2:00 PM, so we kindly ask that everyone arrive by 1:45 PM to find a seat before the ceremony starts.

What should I expect at a Catholic wedding Mass?

We are so honored to celebrate our Nuptial Mass with you! Our wedding will be a Catholic Mass, with the nuptial rites following the Homily (sermon). The entire mass is a prayer from start to finish, so you can expect solemnity and reverence. The order of the Mass will be as follows: Procession, Collect prayer, Liturgy of the Word (Readings of the Holy Scriptures), Nuptial Rite (exchanging of vows and rings where the couple marries each other), Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist, closing prayer and Recessional. While everyone is welcome at Mass, only baptized Catholics who are in a state of grace may receive and consume the Eucharist. During communion, if you are not Catholic, you are welcome to come forward with your arms crossed over your chest to receive a blessing, or you may stay seated. We will have guided pamphlets for the entirety of the Mass explaining what is heard and what happens, seen and unseen!

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

The Nuptial Mass will be indoors at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the reception will be held inside at The Forest Club.

When do I need to RSVP?

Can I bring a plus one?

We're so excited to celebrate this special day surrounded by our closest family and friends! We ask that only those formally included on your wedding invitation attend. If you have a plus one, it will be noted on your invitation and when you RSVP.

Can I bring my children?

We would love to have your children present to celebrate with us! However, due to a strict headcount, please only bring your children if your invitation says "and Family."

What should I do between 3:30-5pm?

We have a number of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars listed under the "Things To Do" tab that you can check out during this brief intermission!

Q & A

Marie & Barrett