The Abbey Pub

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Anniversary Party & Beach House Warming

Our Wedding

All&nbsp;these&nbsp;years&nbsp;I’ve&nbsp;been&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;out&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Abbey,&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;met&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;people,&nbsp;and&nbsp;that&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;main&nbsp;reasons&nbsp;I&nbsp;keep&nbsp;coming&nbsp;back.&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;can&nbsp;actually&nbsp;say&nbsp;that,&nbsp;too,&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;how&nbsp;we&nbsp;met.&nbsp;One&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;people&nbsp;he&nbsp;met&nbsp;at&nbsp;Abbey&nbsp;was&nbsp;“Mayor”&nbsp;a/k/a&nbsp;Wesley.&nbsp;They&nbsp;talked&nbsp;for&nbsp;over&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour&nbsp;about&nbsp;any&nbsp;and&nbsp;everything.&nbsp;He&nbsp;felt&nbsp;so&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Abbey&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&nbsp;continued&nbsp;to&nbsp;come&nbsp;back.&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;was&nbsp;actually&nbsp;there&nbsp;for&nbsp;my&nbsp;51st&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;party&nbsp;in&nbsp;June&nbsp;of&nbsp;last&nbsp;year&nbsp;and&nbsp;wished&nbsp;me&nbsp;Happy&nbsp;Birthday,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;didn’t&nbsp;hit&nbsp;it&nbsp;off&nbsp;until&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;months&nbsp;later.&nbsp; It&nbsp;took&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;3&nbsp;more&nbsp;encounters&nbsp;for&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;something&nbsp;there.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;talking&nbsp;for&nbsp;hours&nbsp;just&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;bar,&nbsp;a&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Karaoke&nbsp;crowd,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;after&nbsp;bingo.&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;about&nbsp;to&nbsp;close&nbsp;my&nbsp;tab&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;walked&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;night.&nbsp;Whew,&nbsp;he&nbsp;cut&nbsp;that&nbsp;one&nbsp;close!!&nbsp;Now,&nbsp;these&nbsp;3&nbsp;encounters&nbsp;took&nbsp;place&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;span&nbsp;of&nbsp;6&nbsp;days,&nbsp;but&nbsp;when&nbsp;you&nbsp;know&nbsp;“YOU&nbsp;KNOW!” I&nbsp;was&nbsp;out&nbsp;the&nbsp;following&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;for&nbsp;bingo&nbsp;and&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;Abbey&nbsp;afterward.&nbsp;Needless&nbsp;to&nbsp;say,&nbsp;someone&nbsp;walked&nbsp;in&nbsp;right&nbsp;after&nbsp;I&nbsp;did.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;we&nbsp;again&nbsp;closed&nbsp;the&nbsp;bar&nbsp;down,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;he&nbsp;walked&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;my&nbsp;car&nbsp;again.&nbsp;BUT,&nbsp;instead&nbsp;of&nbsp;just&nbsp;leaving&nbsp;that&nbsp;awkward&nbsp;moment&nbsp;like&nbsp;I&nbsp;did&nbsp;the&nbsp;1st&nbsp;time,&nbsp;I&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;mention&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;came&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Abbey&nbsp;that&nbsp;night&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;if&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;there.&nbsp;Talk&nbsp;about&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;changing&nbsp;decision!&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;had&nbsp;the&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;smile&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;face&nbsp;that&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;ingrained&nbsp;in&nbsp;my&nbsp;memory&nbsp;forever&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;came&nbsp;our&nbsp;1st&nbsp;Kiss!!! We&nbsp;were&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;the&nbsp;very&nbsp;next&nbsp;evening&nbsp;(August&nbsp;24,&nbsp;2023)&nbsp;while&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;out&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;Karaoke&nbsp;crowd&nbsp;again.&nbsp;Since&nbsp;day&nbsp;1,&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;we've&nbsp;known&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;for&nbsp;years.&nbsp;We&nbsp;have&nbsp;made&nbsp;it&nbsp;a&nbsp;point&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;every&nbsp;moment&nbsp;we&nbsp;can&nbsp;with&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the&nbsp;GIRLS,&nbsp;making&nbsp;me&nbsp;let&nbsp;him&nbsp;stay&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;beach&nbsp;house&nbsp;for&nbsp;GIRLS&nbsp;Weekend&nbsp;in&nbsp;September!&nbsp;We&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;on&nbsp;2&nbsp;road&nbsp;trips&nbsp;(New&nbsp;Orleans&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;and&nbsp;San&nbsp;Antonio&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;season)&nbsp;and&nbsp;just&nbsp;so&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;doing&nbsp;things&nbsp;together.&nbsp;Especially&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;Dairy&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;for&nbsp;Valentine’s&nbsp;Day&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;which&nbsp;was&nbsp;completely&nbsp;my&nbsp;idea!&nbsp; The&nbsp;marriage&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;happened&nbsp;in&nbsp;front&nbsp;of&nbsp;my&nbsp;whole&nbsp;family&nbsp;on&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;Day&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;and&nbsp;thank&nbsp;goodness&nbsp;he&nbsp;asked&nbsp;my&nbsp;son&nbsp;to&nbsp;record&nbsp;it!&nbsp;I&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;imagine&nbsp;how&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;all&nbsp;day&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;it!&nbsp; So&nbsp;on&nbsp;to&nbsp;planning&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding,&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;pick&nbsp;a&nbsp;date.&nbsp;August&nbsp;24th&nbsp;is&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;in&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;which&nbsp;happens&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;1&nbsp;year&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;of&nbsp;starting&nbsp;our&nbsp;life&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple.&nbsp;Well,&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;that&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;sign&nbsp;to&nbsp;use&nbsp;that&nbsp;date?&nbsp;I&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;his&nbsp;wife&nbsp;and&nbsp;continue&nbsp;this&nbsp;journey&nbsp;for&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;left. We&nbsp;are&nbsp;both&nbsp;so&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;to&nbsp;you,&nbsp;our&nbsp;community,&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;love&nbsp;and&nbsp;support.&nbsp;We&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;with&nbsp;you&nbsp;soon!

At Our Age We Don’t Have Time to Take It Slow!

Our Story

NOTHING FANCY, just love

Join us for a casual ceremony and party to celebrate the love and marriage of

rhonda & thomas

Saturday, August 24, 20247 pmThe Abbey Pub2002 N Fry RoadHouston, TX 77084

RSVP by July 15th<a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/rhonda-lirette-and-thomas-tower-jr-aug-2024/rsvp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSVP HERE!</a>

<a href="https://www.theknot.com/ac/rhondamarriesthomas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get on the guest list here!</a>

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Travel

WHAT DATE SHOULD I RSVP BY?Please RSVP by Monday, July 15th.

HOW DO I RSVP?<a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/rhonda-lirette-and-thomas-tower-jr-aug-2024/rsvp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSVP Here!</a>

CAN'T RSVP?<a href="https://theknot.com/ac/towerforever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get on the guest list here.</a>Then text Rhonda @ 832-428-8487.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR YOUR WEDDING VENUE?Parking is available but we may run out of parking spots. For those that live close to the venue, we'd appreciate you trying to carpool or use a ride service.

WILL YOUR WEDDING BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?We are talking about August in Texas, so it will absolutely be indoors!!!

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR YOUR WEDDING?The dress code for our wedding is casual comfortable. Please keep in mind candid pictures will be taken throughout the evening.

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD WILL BE SERVED AT YOUR WEDDING?The After Ceremony Meal is a Stuffed Baked Potato bar. You will be asked your meat preference on the RSVP. There will be assorted cake cups for dessert.

WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?No, it will be a cash bar. Please bring cash or card to pay for your beverages. There is an ATM onsite. The venue does charge a small fee to use a card for payment.

COULD YOU GIVE ME A LINK TO YOUR REGISTRY?<a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/towerforever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here for Our Honeymoon Registry!</a>

WHERE SHOULD WE BRING/SEND THE WEDDING GIFT?Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, please visit the Our Registry page on this site for more information. A wedding card box will be at our reception.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE AT YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY?Ceremony begins at 7 pm. Guests are asked to arrive between 6:15 and 6:45 pm.

WHAT TIME WILL YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION END? IS THERE AN AFTER-PARTY?Newlyweds do not have a planned time to leave. There is availability of an after-party next door to be decided that evening.

AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS AT YOUR WEDDING?Please take as many as you'd like. Just please be considerate of other guests and using a flash.

Michelle LaFleur

Donna Tower

Cassandra Carter Rigsby

John Nelson

Amy Flanagan Parker

Jason Peery

Sherry Hoffman

Jack Lepovitz

Chrissy Stubler

Billy Titus

Kathiann Coronado

"I Do" Crew

New Orleans - Here We Come!!! We have decided our Honeymoon will be in New Orleans in October 2024. Plans include drinking, Paddlewheel Cruise &amp; Dinner, Horse &amp; Carriage ride, Couple's Massage, Haunted Cemetery Tour, Romantic dinners, oh, and DRINKING!!!

<a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/towerforever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here to go to Our Honeymoon Registry</a>

We know it's not traditional, it's not the way it's done,Instead of a wedding list, we'd like a bit of fun.We've lived together for a while, and all the bills are paid,We've got our plates, our pots and pans, our plans have all been made.So if you'd like to give a gift to help us celebrate,Something towards our "Honeymoon" we would appreciate!

Rhonda & Thomas

Rhonda & Thomas

R&T

Wedding Day

7:00 PM–7:30 PM

Ceremony

7:30 PM–1:30 AM

Reception

Anniversary Party & Beach House Warming