We're Getting Married!

Hannah Marie and Ian’s story began back in the hallways of high school. They were just two teenagers passing each other between classes, never imagining that those simple moments would be the start of something life-changing. For a while, it was just quick glances and passing smiles, but one day Hannah finally reached out to Ian. That small step turned into the beginning of a love story that has carried them through every season of life. On September 18, 2016, Hannah and Ian started dating, and from that day forward, they have been inseparable. They grew up together in so many ways, side by side through high school traditions, Friday night lights with Ian on the football field and Hannah dancing under the stadium lights. Those early memories set the foundation for a relationship built on support, laughter, and friendship. As life moved forward, their love only deepened. They navigated the challenges of college, celebrated milestones big and small, and leaned on each other during the hard times. Now, with Ian in medical school and Hannah in graduate school, their story continues to grow with each new chapter. Through it all, they have been each other’s safe place, cheerleader, and best friend. But their love story also carries a promise that makes it even more special. Before Hannah’s beloved Mawmaw passed away, Ian promised her that he would one day marry Hannah. It was a promise he carried in his heart, and Mawmaw believed in their love so deeply that she passed down her own ring to Hannah. For years, Hannah wore that ring as a symbol of the love and commitment she and Ian shared. Some may have even seen it in pictures, not yet knowing the significance behind it. It wasn’t just jewelry—it was a reminder of a promise, a blessing from Mawmaw, and a piece of her love that Hannah carried close until the day Ian made everything official. That moment came on February 22, 2025, at Houmas House. Hannah thought she and Ian were simply going on a double date with their best friends, but Ian had been carrying a secret plan all along. Surrounded by beauty and the people they loved most, Ian dropped to one knee and asked Hannah the question she had been waiting for since high school: would she spend forever with him? Tears, joy, and laughter filled the moment as Hannah said yes. They celebrated afterward with their family, making the night one of the sweetest memories of their lives. Now, as they look ahead to their wedding in 2026, there is an extra layer of meaning woven into this new beginning. It will not only be the year they say “I do” and begin their life as husband and wife, but it will also mark ten incredible years since the start of their love story. Ten years of growing up together. Ten years of supporting each other through life’s highs and lows. Ten years of love that has only grown stronger with time. From the hallways of high school to the aisle where they will say their vows, Hannah and Ian’s story has been written with love, faith, and family at its core. And now, they are ready to begin the greatest chapter yet. The best is truly yet to come.