Wedding Day

Ceremony

Rowland First Baptist Church

The Southern Dream

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story begins in Raleigh at a Riley Green concert during the summer of 2023. Through the help of some mutual friends and a rainstorm, we were able to ride together to this concert. Even though we had not planned on going to the concert together, we quickly connected. We hung out several times after the concert and even went to a wedding together. Walt was introduced to all of Rockingham at Dancing with the Stars and shortly after upgraded from being a “friend from school” to being a boyfriend on October 13, 2023. Since that day, we have tailgated at many NC State football games, attended many more weddings, graduated from NC State and romantically walked the aisles of TJ Maxx. On February 7th, 2025, Walt surprised Kirsten with a proposal on his family farm. We are thankful for that concert and all the steps that led to where we are now. We cannot wait to share this special day with you all!

Our Story

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I’ve had the privilege of knowing Kylie my entire life. She was my very first friend, my role model, my shoulder to cry on, and so much more. As my sister, we’ve shared a lifetime of memories, and I cherish every single one. But the greatest gift she ever gave me was making me an aunt. I can’t put into words how excited I am to have her by my side up there, where we’ll continue making beautiful memories together.

Kylie Dewitt

Little did I know that something as simple as sharing snacks at Raider Cheer Camp would lead to a friendship that would last a lifetime. I have always kept her alive, while she has kept me living! She is the most unpredictable, creative, and spontaneous soul I know, and somehow, she always knows exactly who I am—better than anyone else. I’m beyond excited to have her by my side!

Jenna McRae

Savannah is one of the sweetest people that I know. We became close friends in middle school. She is always there to encourage my bad shopping and thrifting habits. Savannah is always down for anything from a random concert, to a shopping spree or even a sweet treat. She is great at always knowing what to say or do in any moment.

Savannah Jordan

Growing up together we would play and fight like sisters. She was never interested in the girly things so I quickly learned to have tough skin as she never cut me any slack. She is one of the most competitive people I know, often we would stay up late trying to beat the tennis players on the Wii. She also could never beat me in bowling!

Kenleigh Frye

Mattie and I have known each other for years but never got close until our freshman year of college.  Since then, we became roommates and took many TJ MAXX trips together.  Mattie always helped me get ready, whether it was wearing her clothes or doing my makeup. Fun Fact: We kept Walt waiting an hour in our parking lot the night he asked me out. 

Mattie Liles

Peanut and I went through many different phases of life together. While she hopped back and forth between schools, we always managed to stay friends. We were roommates in college and I thoroughly enjoyed her need to deep clean the apartment and her sporadic 5 course southern-style dinners.

Peanut Goodwin

Growing up together, Taylor was my older sisters "cool friend" that would include me. As we have gotten older, she has turned into one of my best friends. She has always been a phone call away for anything I have ever needed.  I am so grateful she lets me play a role in her little boys lives.

Taylor Morgan

Mallory and I knew each other from our sisters playing softball together. Little did we know that NC State would make us close friends. We took on Punta Cana together and spent many nights downtown. When together, we make sure to stress out Walt and Hayden, they deserve it!

Mallory Sikes

Jessie and I met at Scott Hall during my freshman year at NC State. The Poultry Science Department gave us many opportunities to bond over late night study sessions where we gossiped more than we got work done. We were able to study abroad together and made many memories while in Ireland. Fun Fact: I had to get the inside scoop about Walt from her.

Jessie Carpenter

The NC State Poultry Science Department led me to meeting Liz, but little did I know what a late night study session during my freshman year would lead to. We studied  abroad and spent many more late nights in Scott Hall prepping for exams and getting extremely off-task. 

Liz Horne

While being much older than me, the age gap has never kept Michael and I from sharing interests/competing in sports. Being the oldest brother in the family, Michael was tasked with having to set the bar for the rest of us: A not-so-easy task that he excelled at. He set a great example for me to follow.

Michael

Thomas is my other older brother and the smartest person I know. While Thomas and I have chosen wildly different career paths, we have many things in common such as an appreciation for the Carolina Hurricanes and bacon wraps at Christmas. Whether it is helping me understand college physics or traveling through Tennessee to watch baseball, Thomas has been a huge help. I am honored to have the soon-to-be Doctor Bailey  standing beside me.

Thomas

Davis and I met at IFAL our senior year of high school and were roommates all 4 years in college. As the person I spent the most time with during my college days, Davis put up with more than anyone. We were a package deal, you never saw one without the other. You can always count on him and no matter what, the flat bed will always get you home.

Davis Brown

Shawn and I met during my freshman year at NC State. During my last two years at school, the two of us became close and were known as "the twins" to many people on campus. Whether it is on a golf course, a tailgate, the basketball court or Whiskey Rose, I always know Shawn is ready to go with me and down for a good time.

Shawn Whitehead

I met Luke in Weaver Labs during our freshman year at State. Ever since then, he has been the best Yankee I know.  Luke always found his way over to my apartment around supper time and would receive several free meals throughout the week. Anytime spent with Luke is time well spent.

Luke Szoch

I’ve known Rhett since the summer before college and knew him better once he began dating one of my friends. Since then, we have become good friends, each of us playing a part as groomsman in our weddings. Rhett is truly a stand up guy. 

Rhett Pasour

"Honey Love" joined my family in March of 2025. Ever since he began dating my cousin, I have referred to him as "BNL!" Whether it is duck hunting, talking about football or sitting together in timeout from SG and Kirsten, I know Hunter Lee will be right there with me.

Hunter Lee

Devin is my future brother-in-law. As he stated to many people one night at a wedding, "Walt is trying to be like Big Devin".  Well, like Devin I am joining the McDonalds. Always bringing comedic relief, I am looking forward to Big Devin being up there with me.

Devin DeWitt

Though he may be my cousin, I have always looked at Thompson like the little brother I never had. The two of us have shared many hours together on the farm, the basketball court and the duck blind. He has become a fine young man, and someone I know will do big things.

Thompson Stone

When I first met Grayson, I was still a “friend from school”. Since then, him and his family have always looked at me like family. He is a smart young man and I’m looking forward to him being up there with me. 

Walt & Kirsten

Walt & Kirsten

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