Wedding Day

Ceremony

Daniel's Ridge

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story 

Tom sent me a message through the facebook dating app in July 2020. It was during covid and we spent a lot of time just texting and texting each other. He sent me an edible arrangements for my birthday August 2020. Then we planned a date. Mollie stayed with Grandma and Grandpa. Thomas, Nora, and Elyse all stayed with Abba and Papa. We went to brunch at Cafe 121 and Yarboroughs for ice cream. We had our first kiss after our first date. By the end of that day, Tom asked me to be in an exclusive relationship. He met Mollie on our second date when I made a picnic lunch to bring to school to eat together. I then met his parents and Thomas, Nora and Elyse on our third date. Tom asked me to marry him November 2023. The girls helped with the proposal in our house. We are better together living our life with our blended family and enjoying every minute!

Our Story

Photos

Thomas Backus IV - best man Thomas Backus jr- best man Steven Niezgoda- groomsman Scott Niezgoda- groomsman Matt Soffer- groomsman Kenny Futch- groomsman Eric Pedrojew- groomsman Melissa McMurray- matron of honor Alanna Siskey- matron of honor Catherine Niezgoda- bridesmaid Jamye Soffer- bridesmaidRonja Fose- bridesmaid Leah Siskey- bridesmaid Brandy Coker- bridesmaid Nora Backus- jr bridesmaidElyse Backus- jr bridesmaid

Wedding Party

Q + A

Baymont by Wyndham Sanford is located in Sanford, 27 miles from Fort Bragg Military Base. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Fayetteville Regional Airport is 37 miles from the property.

Baymont by Wyndham Sanford

Travel

Wear sneakers! It is about 10,000 steps to walk around the zoo!

North Carolina Zoo

Wear comfortable shoes! It’s a lot of walking, but beautiful views!

Raven Rock State Park

Animals galore! fun quirky shop! homemade ice cream and candy!

Tom & Heather

Tom & Heather

Things to Do

North Carolina Zoo

Raven Rock State Park

Dunrovin Country Store

Lenovo Center

Aloha Safari Park

Broadway Zoological Park