Hayley and Nate both went to East Central High School, but it wasn’t until Nate’s junior year and Hayley’s senior year that they really met—one afternoon in the weight room after school. Little did they know that a simple conversation would be the beginning of a story that would one day lead them to becoming husband and wife. Nine years later, the time has flown by—filled with fun, laughter, and milestones they’ll never forget. They’ve cheered each other on through high school and college graduations, celebrated 21st birthdays, and navigated big “firsts” like Nate’s first time living away from home in Nashville, Hayley’s first Chick-fil-A visit, Nate’s first plane ride, and their first ski trip out West. Along the way, they’ve had the joy of celebrating life with their friends too—attending 31 weddings together in just the past three years! Each one has been a reminder of the beauty of love and marriage, and now they’re overjoyed it’s finally their turn. Looking back, Hayley and Nate are grateful for how much they’ve grown together and all the “firsts” they’ve already shared. But most of all, they’re excited for the many more to come as husband and wife.