Wedding Day

Highland Oaks Park

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Seth and I met when we were both freshmen in the Perry Cafeteria on Mississippi State's campus in 2018. We became fast friends, as he was always a joking, smiling face on campus! We were friends for six years (and he asked me out three times) before we actually started dating! Talk about pursuit! Seth flew into Jackson, MS from his year-long deployment in Kuwait in March of this year, and we have been inseparable since. Our dating phase has been jammed-packed with adventure: several long roadtrips, hiking, camping, weddings, and even Seth teaching me how to run and us winning the first 5k we ran together! My favorite time in our dating period was this past summer when Seth and I co-lead a week-long mission trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. Seth had been traveling for several weeks in a row and developed a double-ear infection. Seth was so committed to our team and the mission that he would sleep on the busses, wake up, do incredible translating from English to Spanish, get back on the bus and sleep, only to repeat again at the next location. In this, I see both his love for God and his grit and determination. Seth grew up sailing and proposed to me after "a sailing lesson" in Ocean Springs, MS. I didn't even say "yes," but instead nodded my head profusely up-and-down because I was so in shock! We are so excited to become one and spend the rest of our lives together praising God.

Riley's Version

Riley and I first met in The Perry cafeteria at Mississippi State our freshman year, 2018. She told me she wanted to go to a date party, and thank God, I happened to need a date! I invited her, we had a wonderful time, and quickly became fast friends. For three years we grew closer as friends until one day I realized I was an idiot for not seeing her as more than a friend! I asked her out, and the rest is history… except she turned me down. For the next two years we remained friends with biannual date invites courtesy of me. Finally, while I was deployed, Riley came to the same realization I did two years prior! We began dating at long last, and a short six years from the day we first became friends, I asked her to marry me. Here we are today, praising God together that we get to continue this relationship and our friendship for the rest of our lives!

Seth's Version

Our Story

Friendzone

Dating

Proposal

Photos

Wedding Party

Can I bring a plus one?Due to limited space at our venue, we are only able to accommodate those formally invited on the invitation. If you received a plus one, it will be noted on your invitation in order to RSVP.

What should I do if I can't make it?You will be missed! If you cannot make it, please make sure to RSVP accordingly so we can plan our guest count. Please do this before April 30th. The link to RSVP is on this website!

What time should I arrive?The ceremony will begin at 5:00. To avoid missing the fun, we recommend arriving by 4:30 to ensure parking and finding a seat before we begin. There will be parking on site.

Q + A

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Starkville at MSU

Hampton Inn Starkville

Travel

This is definitely our favorite coffee shop-- and Seth even worked here as a barista for a short period of time. Right in the heart of downtown Starkville, this would be a great way to start your day exploring Starkville!

High Ground Coffee

The best breakfast spot in town for sure!

Starkville Cafe

While you are touring MSU's campus, you need to stop by the MAFES store. This is where all of the famous Mississippi State cheese, milk, and ice cream is sold. The best is the Muscadine Ripple ice cream.

MAFES Sales Store

Every Saturday morning from March to October, the city of Starkville hosts a farmer's market with vendors from Starkville and the surrounding towns. It's a perfect way to start the morning and we attend this regularly during the market season!

Riley & Seth

Riley & Seth

Travel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Starkville at MSU

Hampton Inn Starkville