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We’re so happy you’re here! You’ll find all of the information you need on this site on the different tabs. We hope you have as much fun flipping through memories as we did, and can’t wait to see you all soon! 🩷
We’re so happy you’re here! You’ll find all of the information you need on this site on the different tabs. We hope you have as much fun flipping through memories as we did, and can’t wait to see you all soon! 🩷
October 4, 2025
Benbrook, TX

Kelly & Carissa

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One of our first dates together at painting with a twist! Kelly surprised me with this date after work. We had so much fun doing this. -Carissa
One of our first dates together at painting with a twist! Kelly surprised me with this date after work. We had so much fun doing this. -Carissa
Late night hot tub time at the Brickey's- Kelly
Late night hot tub time at the Brickey's- Kelly
Brunch on our famous trip to Fredericksburg. We people-watched and narrated others' lives the whole time and had an INCREDIBLE brunch before going to antique shops :) -Carissa
Brunch on our famous trip to Fredericksburg. We people-watched and narrated others' lives the whole time and had an INCREDIBLE brunch before going to antique shops :) -Carissa
This was taken on the night Carissa asked me to be her girlfriend. She spent days making all of these beautiful paper lanterns just to woo me :)- Kelly
This was taken on the night Carissa asked me to be her girlfriend. She spent days making all of these beautiful paper lanterns just to woo me :)- Kelly
A little rose I drew for Carissa on my lunch break- Kelly
A little rose I drew for Carissa on my lunch break- Kelly
One of my favorite pictures from our day on Mizzou's campus. I brought Carissa to see where I went to school! We had a fun picnic in Peace park. - Kelly
One of my favorite pictures from our day on Mizzou's campus. I brought Carissa to see where I went to school! We had a fun picnic in Peace park. - Kelly
Kelly getting into a beauty routine in my room. When we met I lived with 3 other roommates and did this a lot on weeknights. -Carissa
Kelly getting into a beauty routine in my room. When we met I lived with 3 other roommates and did this a lot on weeknights. -Carissa
Right after this photo, we made a platter of late night snacks!- Kelly
Right after this photo, we made a platter of late night snacks!- Kelly
Kelly got me these beautiful flowers from a person I had followed on socials who has the most beautiful flowers, Bad and Blooming. It was a tradition of ours and we saved a lot of those flowers. -C
Kelly got me these beautiful flowers from a person I had followed on socials who has the most beautiful flowers, Bad and Blooming. It was a tradition of ours and we saved a lot of those flowers. -C
Hanging out at Carissa's when she lived in Krum. We were cuddled up on the couch watching tv- Kelly
Hanging out at Carissa's when she lived in Krum. We were cuddled up on the couch watching tv- Kelly
Carissa made me this beautiful piece of art out of the flowers she saved from the bouquets we were giving each other. - Kelly
Carissa made me this beautiful piece of art out of the flowers she saved from the bouquets we were giving each other. - Kelly
This is the beautiful piece of art Carissa made for me. She is so talented when it comes to art and crafting. This is one of the most heartfelt and special gifts I have ever received- Kelly
This is the beautiful piece of art Carissa made for me. She is so talented when it comes to art and crafting. This is one of the most heartfelt and special gifts I have ever received- Kelly
Giving my wife a smooch- Kelly
Giving my wife a smooch- Kelly
Right before this picture Carissa was having a great time braiding my hair- Kelly
Right before this picture Carissa was having a great time braiding my hair- Kelly
Got these on a trip to Sue Ellen's (a lesbian bar). We chose this frame well before we were engaged...so you could say we were meant to be or whatever. :) -Carissa
Got these on a trip to Sue Ellen's (a lesbian bar). We chose this frame well before we were engaged...so you could say we were meant to be or whatever. :) -Carissa
Claire the bear curled up on my hand and fell asleep. I ended up staying in that position for 30 minutes because she was too cute to disturb. -Kelly
Claire the bear curled up on my hand and fell asleep. I ended up staying in that position for 30 minutes because she was too cute to disturb. -Kelly
Loafing on Carissa while she sleeps is one of Claire's absolute favorite things to do. Claire LOVES when Carissa takes a nap, and she gets to loaf on Carissa. -Kelly
Loafing on Carissa while she sleeps is one of Claire's absolute favorite things to do. Claire LOVES when Carissa takes a nap, and she gets to loaf on Carissa. -Kelly
Dressed up to see the Barbie movie with our friends. Serving lesbian Ken & Barbie -Carissa & Kelly
Dressed up to see the Barbie movie with our friends. Serving lesbian Ken & Barbie -Carissa & Kelly
I surprised Carissa with tickets to see Hadestown at Bass Music Hall in Fort Worth!- Kelly
I surprised Carissa with tickets to see Hadestown at Bass Music Hall in Fort Worth!- Kelly
I made Carissa put on this perfect Christmas hat while we were shopping for Christmas ornaments for our first tree. -Kelly
I made Carissa put on this perfect Christmas hat while we were shopping for Christmas ornaments for our first tree. -Kelly
We didn't have a tree-topper for our first Christmas together, so we put one of our stuffed animals - Colin - up there instead. Plus look how cute she is next to the tree.  -Carissa
We didn't have a tree-topper for our first Christmas together, so we put one of our stuffed animals - Colin - up there instead. Plus look how cute she is next to the tree. -Carissa
Proposing at the Missouri Botanical Garden during the Glow lights. I was so nervous! It didn't go to plan exactly, but it was perfect. We rang in the new year with happy tears! -Carissa <3
Proposing at the Missouri Botanical Garden during the Glow lights. I was so nervous! It didn't go to plan exactly, but it was perfect. We rang in the new year with happy tears! -Carissa <3
I love my ring so much, I was showing it off every chance I could that night. - Kelly
I love my ring so much, I was showing it off every chance I could that night. - Kelly
Personally couldn't believe she said yes so I'm visually stunned here -Carissa
Personally couldn't believe she said yes so I'm visually stunned here -Carissa
I was so surprised and happy to see all of the decorations Carissa made to celebrate our engagement. I insisted on a photoshoot with all of our cute decorations! I have the most thoughtful wife- Kelly
I was so surprised and happy to see all of the decorations Carissa made to celebrate our engagement. I insisted on a photoshoot with all of our cute decorations! I have the most thoughtful wife- Kelly
As soon as I saw this ring, I knew that it was the one I was going to give Carissa :)- Kelly
As soon as I saw this ring, I knew that it was the one I was going to give Carissa :)- Kelly
I made this image when we decided to move to STL. I fear it didn't get the appreciation it deserved. Also I've still never been to the arch. Oh well. -Carissa
I made this image when we decided to move to STL. I fear it didn't get the appreciation it deserved. Also I've still never been to the arch. Oh well. -Carissa
Our first Uhaul , doing our community proud <3 -Carissa
Our first Uhaul , doing our community proud <3 -Carissa
The first week we moved to STL, it was Valentine's Day & Kelly surprised me with tickets to a burlesque show! We had front row seats, an amazing dinner, & I went on stage! Unforgettable :) -Carissa
The first week we moved to STL, it was Valentine's Day & Kelly surprised me with tickets to a burlesque show! We had front row seats, an amazing dinner, & I went on stage! Unforgettable :) -Carissa
I still think about this massive fishbowl we shared at the burlesque show. It was so good!- Kelly
I still think about this massive fishbowl we shared at the burlesque show. It was so good!- Kelly
our cutie apartment in STL! We were only there for a year so many didn't get to see it. We lived in a really fun area called Soulard, where we made friends with our neighbors :) -Carissa
our cutie apartment in STL! We were only there for a year so many didn't get to see it. We lived in a really fun area called Soulard, where we made friends with our neighbors :) -Carissa
Kelly surprised me with tickets to Chappell Roan! She performed at a small venue, we were so close to her right before she blew up! We loved dressing up, and singing & dancing with queer people :) -C
Kelly surprised me with tickets to Chappell Roan! She performed at a small venue, we were so close to her right before she blew up! We loved dressing up, and singing & dancing with queer people :) -C
We love going to the Symphony with Carissa's great Grandma Barbara! On this night we went with Barbara, and Carissa's Dad. -Kelly
We love going to the Symphony with Carissa's great Grandma Barbara! On this night we went with Barbara, and Carissa's Dad. -Kelly
Our foreheads at the symphony! -Carissa
Our foreheads at the symphony! -Carissa
Here's us trying one of Steven's favorite curry restaurants!- Kelly
Here's us trying one of Steven's favorite curry restaurants!- Kelly
I love playing Mahjong with Carissa and her Grandma Barbara! I love getting to spend time together learning how to play. Nothing beats a Mahjong game and cookies with Barbara and Carissa- Kelly
I love playing Mahjong with Carissa and her Grandma Barbara! I love getting to spend time together learning how to play. Nothing beats a Mahjong game and cookies with Barbara and Carissa- Kelly
Here's Claire getting some chin scratches while on her cat tree!- Kelly
Here's Claire getting some chin scratches while on her cat tree!- Kelly
Some of my favorite memories from our year in St. Louis come from our evenings hanging out on our porch. Like true midwesterners we became porch sitters. -Kelly
Some of my favorite memories from our year in St. Louis come from our evenings hanging out on our porch. Like true midwesterners we became porch sitters. -Kelly
we had a photoshoot in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis! We aren't pointing at anything. -Carissa
we had a photoshoot in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis! We aren't pointing at anything. -Carissa
Look at how cute my wife is! - Kelly
Look at how cute my wife is! - Kelly
My best friend -Carissa
My best friend -Carissa
Here's me living my best life being a passenger princess! - Kelly
Here's me living my best life being a passenger princess! - Kelly
Carissa has such a way with plants. It's so cool to watch her grow plants and food from seeds!- Kelly
Carissa has such a way with plants. It's so cool to watch her grow plants and food from seeds!- Kelly
Making breakfast in the kitchen in STL! Kelly is the breakfast queen. 

We both had split shifts at work, so from 10am-2pm we got to hang out and have breakfast/take naps together every day. -Carissa
Making breakfast in the kitchen in STL! Kelly is the breakfast queen. We both had split shifts at work, so from 10am-2pm we got to hang out and have breakfast/take naps together every day. -Carissa
Wow, two cute girls hanging out in our room in St. Louis. -Kelly
Wow, two cute girls hanging out in our room in St. Louis. -Kelly
I was so excited that Kelly went with me to choose my dress. I had a pretty rough time last year, and it was so nice to have her there to cheer me on. I have the best partner in life! -Carissa
I was so excited that Kelly went with me to choose my dress. I had a pretty rough time last year, and it was so nice to have her there to cheer me on. I have the best partner in life! -Carissa
A moment for me and the dress!! -Carissa
A moment for me and the dress!! -Carissa
We stole our neighbors dog, Beef, and took him to the park! We love Beef so much, and loved taking him out!- Kelly
We stole our neighbors dog, Beef, and took him to the park! We love Beef so much, and loved taking him out!- Kelly
Baby Kiki Dee! Ever since the day we brought her home, she has been the cuddliest little cat. She often sleeps in our arms. -Carissa
Baby Kiki Dee! Ever since the day we brought her home, she has been the cuddliest little cat. She often sleeps in our arms. -Carissa
Claire had major surgery last year directly after we got Kiki. We took shifts being with Claire at the hospital and checking on the new kitten. Here's Kelly & Kiki Dee having a nap during that time -C
Claire had major surgery last year directly after we got Kiki. We took shifts being with Claire at the hospital and checking on the new kitten. Here's Kelly & Kiki Dee having a nap during that time -C
My gorgeous wife posing at the St. Louis zoo. We had such a good day exploring and seeing all of the animals!- Kelly
My gorgeous wife posing at the St. Louis zoo. We had such a good day exploring and seeing all of the animals!- Kelly
Say cheese!- Kelly
Say cheese!- Kelly
We went at Danny Phantom and Sam for Halloween in 2024. I loved our costumes!- Kelly
We went at Danny Phantom and Sam for Halloween in 2024. I loved our costumes!- Kelly
Kelly was really excited for late-night s'mores on Halloween night. We used our gas burner and...well.
 -Carissa
Kelly was really excited for late-night s'mores on Halloween night. We used our gas burner and...well. -Carissa
No photography please! Here's us trying a new gyro place in Soulard.- Kelly
No photography please! Here's us trying a new gyro place in Soulard.- Kelly
Another night at the symphony. This time, we went with Carissa's Grandma Barbara and her Aunt Sarah.- Kelly
Another night at the symphony. This time, we went with Carissa's Grandma Barbara and her Aunt Sarah.- Kelly
Two of my favorite girls cuddling- Kelly
Two of my favorite girls cuddling- Kelly
Christmas cooke decorating with the Brickey's ft. Hayden!- Kelly
Christmas cooke decorating with the Brickey's ft. Hayden!- Kelly
Christmas at my dad's. It's always so much fun to put everything up, decorate the tree, and watch Love Actually all together :) -Carissa
Christmas at my dad's. It's always so much fun to put everything up, decorate the tree, and watch Love Actually all together :) -Carissa
Cheers! I was definitely feeling like celebrating after having a few of Raul's lemon champagne drinks.- Kelly
Cheers! I was definitely feeling like celebrating after having a few of Raul's lemon champagne drinks.- Kelly
We look so cute in this picture <3- Kelly
We look so cute in this picture <3- Kelly
I am the luckiest girl in the world. I get to marry this beautiful woman.- Kelly
I am the luckiest girl in the world. I get to marry this beautiful woman.- Kelly
A perfect photobomb by Raul! We had no idea he was behind us.- Kelly
A perfect photobomb by Raul! We had no idea he was behind us.- Kelly
Kelly in the Grove! It's a queer area of STL and we enjoyed walking around & trying new food / places together :) -Carissa
Kelly in the Grove! It's a queer area of STL and we enjoyed walking around & trying new food / places together :) -Carissa
I promised Kelly when we started dating that she would always have flowers. I planted orange and yellow marigolds in my garden this Spring, her favorite colors <3 -Carissa
I promised Kelly when we started dating that she would always have flowers. I planted orange and yellow marigolds in my garden this Spring, her favorite colors <3 -Carissa
The Breakfast Queen Kelly striking again - Carissa
The Breakfast Queen Kelly striking again - Carissa
Carissa and I took her cousins out on kayaks while on a family trip in Austin. We had a great time racing each other, and exploring the lake!- Kelly
Carissa and I took her cousins out on kayaks while on a family trip in Austin. We had a great time racing each other, and exploring the lake!- Kelly
Kayaking in ATX :) We absolutely loved this and honestly wanted to buy a kayak after this -Carissa
Kayaking in ATX :) We absolutely loved this and honestly wanted to buy a kayak after this -Carissa
One of the yummiest brunches with Ky & Joan, our good friends who live in ATX :) -Carissa
One of the yummiest brunches with Ky & Joan, our good friends who live in ATX :) -Carissa
I drag Kelly to eat sushi with me so much. She doesn't like seafood at ALL so truly a trooper when she lets it happen. Here's to kelly & her cooked beef nigiri so that I can eat 8 plates of salmon -C
I drag Kelly to eat sushi with me so much. She doesn't like seafood at ALL so truly a trooper when she lets it happen. Here's to kelly & her cooked beef nigiri so that I can eat 8 plates of salmon -C
This picture was taken on the side of the road in New Mexico. We were on our way to Colorado, and pulled over to take a picture with this beautiful sunset. -Kelly
This picture was taken on the side of the road in New Mexico. We were on our way to Colorado, and pulled over to take a picture with this beautiful sunset. -Kelly
This was taken in Nederland, CO. It was snowing on a beach in the mountains so very cool sight. The wind was SO strong. We are screaming in the picture because we're being absolutely blown over -C
This was taken in Nederland, CO. It was snowing on a beach in the mountains so very cool sight. The wind was SO strong. We are screaming in the picture because we're being absolutely blown over -C
Date night in Colorado!- Kelly
Date night in Colorado!- Kelly
My fiancée!!! <3 -Carissa
My fiancée!!! <3 -Carissa
This was my very first time having Ramen! We went with Carissa's aunt and uncle to one of their favorite Ramen places in Colorado. It was so yummy!- Kelly
This was my very first time having Ramen! We went with Carissa's aunt and uncle to one of their favorite Ramen places in Colorado. It was so yummy!- Kelly
The two loves of my life <3- Kelly
The two loves of my life <3- Kelly
I don't remember if this is us dancing to "Pink Pony Club" or "I Love It" -Carissa
I don't remember if this is us dancing to "Pink Pony Club" or "I Love It" -Carissa
We had so much fun snorkeling at Los Arcos national park in Puerto Vallarta! We saw so many cool fish and definitely choked on salt water. -Kelly
We had so much fun snorkeling at Los Arcos national park in Puerto Vallarta! We saw so many cool fish and definitely choked on salt water. -Kelly
My stunning wife looking over the menu of my favorite restaurant we went to during our Mexico trip. -Kelly
My stunning wife looking over the menu of my favorite restaurant we went to during our Mexico trip. -Kelly
We had dinner at a beautiful Italian restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. It was high above the city, fireworks exploded in the bay as we had amazing food and wine. Such a romantic and beautiful night! -C
We had dinner at a beautiful Italian restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. It was high above the city, fireworks exploded in the bay as we had amazing food and wine. Such a romantic and beautiful night! -C
How many shots of tequila do you think were consumed before this picture was taken?- Kelly
How many shots of tequila do you think were consumed before this picture was taken?- Kelly
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