Q: What do you remember about the first kiss?

Q: What is your first memory of Abigail?

Q&A

FROM THE ALTAR

FROM THE BRIDE: 

FROM THE GROOM:

A: It was as terribly awkward and innocent as any first kiss between two fourteen year olds. My brother, Harrison, was actually in the room which has made for a pretty good laugh now that we can look back at it! 

A:  First, after reading her responses, I’m shocked that she didn’t mention the one time in kindergarten that I somehow or another woke up from nap time with my head in a cubby hole. I’m glad she still thought I was a winner, even after that. It has been a long time since I first saw her in that same kindergarten classroom, but one of my initial memories of her was in one of our elementary school classes, probably around the time that we were in second grade. We did a lesson or two on New York City and I will never forget how obsessed she was with it. I don’t remember the first time I saw her, but even my five-year-old self knew there was something special about her and my family can vouch that I was pretty determined to eventually find out what that was. Here I am, all these years later, living my best life by her side each and every day. 

Q: What is one thing about Walker that makes you smile?

Q: What is one thing about Abigail that makes you smile?

Q: If you had one word to describe your relationship, what would it be?

Q: If you had one word to describe your relationship, what would it be?

A: Present. From the very start of our relationship, we've prioritized being present with each other, in moments big and small. I think the strongest, standing element of our foundation is that we were friends for so long before we began dating, and we've continued to grow into the best of friends ever since. Friends show up for each other, regardless of the magnitude of a moment, and we've done that for each other for as long as I can remember. 

A: Those that know me know that I can’t give a black and white answer! I thought of two words right off the bat: committed and selfless. We both give each other our all, all of the time, and are so committed to being there for each other, no matter the circumstance. There have been so many times in the last eight or so years that both of us have made sacrifices for the sake of the relationship, or for each other, simply because of what it meant to the other. We’ve definitely learned that there has to be a healthy balance of give and take and I think we handle that balancing act pretty well.

Q: What is one similarity between the two of you that you love?

Q: What is one similarity between the two of you that you love?

A: Without a doubt, his love for making other people happy. Walker exudes such vibrant joy and subconsciously lives to brighten the days and lives of others, strangers or not. He fills every room that he walks into with an indescribable joy and I've been so blessed to watch him brighten so many days, and to be on the receiving end of such compassion. 

A: It’s hard because there are so many, but one of the things about her that makes me smile is that I know I can always count on seeing hers. Without fail, in any room or in any situation, I can count on turning around to see that smile; it lights up a room and is so contagious. 

A: The way we both get carried away with laughter! Anyone that knows Walker knows that his joy and laughter, especially, is downright contagious; it is pretty difficult to watch Walker spiral into a fit of laughter without doing the same myself! 

A: As silly as it sounds, I love that we both love a good dance. I think it may be safe to say that we both have two left feet, but those that know us well know that we’re always looking for an excuse to spin around whatever room we’re in. 

Q: What is your favorite memory with walker so far?

Q: What is one of your funniest memories so far?

A: The most difficult question to answer! I sincerely wish that I remembered the first time that I ever laid eyes on Walker, or the first time that we said "I love you", but I firmly believe that a relationship as beautiful and blessed as the one Walker and I share is a collection of a million, little moments: choosing each other every day, smiles from across a room, forever-long hugs, and supporting each other through moments of weakness. Our relationship has provided me with an infinite collection of memories that have combined to create a journey that I cannot believe is mine. 

Q: What is one difference between the two of you that you love?

Q: What is one difference between the two of you that you love?

A: One of my favorite things about my relationship with Walker is how well we balance each other. He is the always excited, adventure-seeking, concern-free optimist in our relationship and I am much more cautious, risk averse, and content in the relief of my comfort zone. I often joke that he is the balloon and I am the string. (: I have learned a lifetime's worth of lessons from Walker about the bliss that resides in adventure. He is a wonder and has introduced me to an entirely new world of experiences. 

A: One difference between the two of us that I love is that I’m the happy-go-lucky, go with the flow side of our relationship and while Ab is always down to have some fun, she is often the voice of reason. I love the way we balance each other and the way that we make those differences work. 

A: I think our greatest strength as a couple is how well we communicate. She is my best friend and has been in my life since we were five years old; knowing each other for so long has definitely helped us in knowing how the other prefers to communicate, but we mesh so well and conversations between the two of us always flow. We know how to talk things through and are always listening to one another.

A: Sophomore year of college, Abby and I were taking our dog, Beau, to obedience training in West Monroe. When we got there, Abby went to let Beau out of the car and needed to grab something, so she handed me Beau’s leash. Once I got the leash, Beau jumped out of the car in typical Beau fashion (the wrong way) and clotheslined Abby, sending her flying into a bush in this guy’s front yard. I’m not sure that the guy saw it happen from inside, but his camera definitely did. So funny. 

Q: What is your first memory of walker?

Q: What is your greatest strength as a couple?

A: Having met Walker in kindergarten, it has been a while, so recalling my first collection of memories with him has been increasingly difficult! But the most prominent, initial memory that I have of Walker is having seen him on the playground one day at recess. When we were younger, Walker was rather quiet actually, believe it or not, and he was standing alone on the playground at the moment that I glanced over. We laugh about it now, but he had a "bowl cut", a million little freckles on his face, and was wearing a firetruck sweater that day. I grew up alongside Walker in the mindset that he was far out of my league and I think that moment on the playground was the onset of that; he was the absolute cutest and just like myself at 22, six year old Abigail was pretty smitten with him as well!