Heather & Seth Heather Ainsley to Seth Carter
June 2, 2012 Northridge Country Club- Texarkana, TX How They Met... Seth and Heather met while they were both living in Little Rock, Arkansas; Heather attending pharmacy school and Seth working as a tax accountant. They were introduced one night while out with friends and realized that they both knew a lot of the same people. They joke that Heather “picked Seth up” and told him to take her on a date. Seth did as Heather asked and called her the day after they met to see if they could hang out. They ended up meeting each other out the next night and making plans for the night after that. From their first night of hanging out together, Seth and Heather were practically inseparable. They instantly enjoyed each other’s company and spent a lot of time getting to know one another.
Several months later, Heather’s family spent a week in Mexico on vacation. It was during this time that Seth says he realized how much he actually cared for Heather and missed her during the time she was gone. Heather thought Seth was the most wonderful guy, and she couldn’t wait to see him when she returned. Heather was graduating from pharmacy school the following May, and they knew that she may have to move if a job opportunity arose. It was at that point that they both knew they would want to get married and be together no matter where a future job may take them.
The Proposal... Around Christmas time, Seth and Heather started making plans for their first Christmas together. Heather had a break from school so she headed home to spend time with her family. Unbeknownst to Heather, Seth had a surprise planned and told her that she needed to come back to Little Rock one evening because he had tickets to a show. The night before Heather came in town, Seth left work early to drive to his hometown to pick up the ring. When Heather arrived at Seth’s house the night of the show, Seth had a Christmas tree put up and decorated with presents under the tree and a fire going in the fire place. He had known how much Heather wanted a Christmas tree that year and wanted to surprise her. Seth told Heather that they should open their presents before they had to leave to go to dinner then the show. Seth opened his presents from Heather first, then Heather was told to open her’s from Seth. Each of Heather’s presents had a clue attached to it for Heather to guess what was inside. The last present was a wrapped box nestled in the tree. As soon a Heather saw it she became very nervous and wondered if it would be a ring. The clue for the last present read, “This present will make your heart sing, nothing says I love you like a little bling.” Heather opened the box to find a pair of diamond earrings inside! When she looked at Seth, he asked her if she liked them. She of course said yes, and then Seth asked her if she wanted something better. At this point he got done on one knee, got out the ring, and asked Heather to marry him. After Heather said “YES!,” Seth told her it was time to go to dinner so they would make the show. When they arrived at dinner, Heather’s mom, dad and two younger sisters were waiting to greet the newly engaged couple. They had driven in from Texarkana to celebrate with Heather and Seth. It turns out that there was no show and Seth had just told Heather that there was one to make sure that she came in town. Heather and Seth, along with their families, were so excited about the new engagement and started wedding planning almost right away!
Wedding Party... Maids of honor: Kristen Ainsley and Lauren Ainsley Bridesmaid: Sarah Liz Carter House Party: Laurie Anderson, Ashley Barr, Christine Browning, Charity Grisham, Kelsey Hensely, Amanda Starr, Allison Ward-Seidel Best Man: Jake Carter Groomsmen: Rusty Cranford, Evan Secrest August 2012
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