How did you two meet?
Gray: "We met on the very first day of pharmacy school when we were assigned to the same study room. I remember immediately noticing this glow that Katherine had about her. She was just someone that I always wanted to be around."
Katherine: "On that first day, I remember Gray being very talkative and sociable. Throughout our first year, we spent many hours in that study room trying to study but mostly chatting!"
How and when did Gray propose?
Gray: "I proposed on May 28, 2021 at Red Canyon which is near our home of Lander, WY. I told Katherine we had dinner reservations at a steakhouse in that area, but timed the trip to where we would be driving by Red Canyon at sunset. The sunset that evening was stunning so Katherine wanted to stop for a picture. Little did she know that I had set out a blanket with some pictures, flowers and a Bible that was marked with a verse I wanted her to read. It took her a minute to figure out what was going on, but when she noticed the pictures were us she knew what was happening. I don’t know if she heard anything I said, but she said, 'yes!'"
Gray--what's one of the things you admire most about Katherine?
Gray: "I admire Katherine’s thoughtfulness. She is always thinking of others and trying to make them comfortable and welcomed in any situation that she is in."
Katherine--what's one of the things you admire most about Gray?
Katherine: "I admire Gray’s enthusiasm and passion for life. Gray has so many hobbies that he enjoys and is so passionate about all of them. This enthusiasm is contagious and so fun to be around! I also love that Gray can strike up a conversation and relate to anyone-- it is such a gift!"
What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Gray: "Although they were few and normally short, I loved the times throughout the day when it was just Katherine and me. To just be in those moments together right before we would be husband and wife and right after we became husband and wife was great. The day almost felt surreal, but during those moments we were able to feel like the day we had planned and prayed about for so long was finally happening."
Katherine: "There were so many special moments throughout our wedding day. Some of my favorites were during the wedding ceremony. One moment was when we sang the hymn “In Christ Alone.” It was so touching to have our guests join us in singing a praise hymn that was so special to Gray and me. Another favorite moment was walking out of the church together during the recessional, the feelings of joy and excitement I felt while walking down the aisle as a newly married couple is a feeling that I don’t think will ever be replicated."
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Katherine: "We love to be on the move and to see new places. Being out West we are close to so many fun day trips and destinations. While we have been able to travel a little, we are looking forward to many more trips as newlyweds and beyond. One of our favorite things to do while exploring is trying fun local restaurants. Gray is an avid outdoorsman and the opportunity to fish, hunt and explore is what initially drew him to Wyoming. While Gray enjoys any kind of hunting or fishing trip-- it has been so fun for me to tag along on the occasional hunting or fishing trip. Last year we went antelope hunting together, this year it may be bison!"
What's next for you two?
Katherine: "We are excited to be back in Wyoming and finally share a house. It has been fun to get the house organized and decorated and also get acquainted with living together. We can’t wait to travel this summer and explore more of this beautiful country together as a married couple."
Vendors:
Planning: Faith Woods Events
Florals: In Bloom
Hair: Keri Aycock
Dress: The Dress Theory
Reception venue: The Witt House
Lighting, drapery + linens: Shindigs and Such