Flirting as 14-year olds in science class, and walking down the middle school hallways, have led us to the moment when we walk down the aisle to say “I Do”. If you would have asked us at age 14, we may not have known what we know now - “it’s always been you”.

Over eight years ago on April 22, 2015, I, Graham, was enjoying my older brother’s baseball game but had something a little bit more important on my mind. Mid-game, I snuck out of the bleachers to ask Olivia to be my girlfriend. In the beginning of our relationship, being fifteen and suddenly going to different high schools for the next four years seemed like we would be worlds apart from each other. However, we now look back and see that God’s plan for that chapter of our life built the foundation that our relationship now stands on.

Many couples have handshakes, but when the fall of our senior year of highschool came around we made a pinky promise in the Target parking lot. We promised that we would choose our own colleges, and that if the Lord wanted us to be together for the college experience then that’s how it would be. The next day, Olivia committed to attending the University of Arkansas. A few months later, Graham decided to attend Arkansas as well! The question remains, did he follow the love of his life or stick to the pinky promise at Target. Most who know us will probably say, yes, he totally followed her. (and good thing he did)

Spending the next four years together in Fayetteville, AR were some of the best memories we’ve ever had. Fayetteville is where we grew into the people we always wanted to be, and where we met half of the people who will be standing beside us on our wedding day. These people walked alongside our relationship and we wouldn’t be us without them now!

Last April, while home for Easter, Graham knew it was time to ask Olivia’s father, Chris, for his blessing. The obvious way to get Chris alone without raising Olivia’s suspicion was to ask Chris to give him a golf lesson in the garage to work on “putting”. Before Graham could even finish what he was going to say, Chris said “I know why you’re here, and her mother and I could not be more excited to welcome you into our family”. And in the heat of the sentimental chat, Chris even gave him a new putter. That night Graham left the Vinton's home with their blessing and a new putter! (Heck of a steal!)

One month later, and exactly eight years after Graham snuck out of that baseball game, Graham told Olivia to wear something nice and to meet him after a round of golf for an anniversary dinner at Top of Rock. As we all know, it wasn’t just dinner and he proposed to her overlooking Table Rock Lake. Followed by dinner with their families at Top of the Rock and Olivia tearfully facetiming her friends to share the news!

If you're reading this, you have been a part of watching us grow up and fall in love! We want to thank you for your role in our lives. We would not be who we are today without you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on June 22nd!

See you at the museum,

The Future Funderburks

O&G

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