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<p>Our story began in the spring of 2018. I was working as a graphic designer at our town’s local sign shop when James, a realtor from Austin needing some signs, walked in. I looked up from my desk and saw the bluest eyes I’d ever seen — in that moment it honestly felt like love at first sight. As we talked I learned he was a father to two boys, Gavin and Gray, and he learned I had a three-year-old daughter, Samantha. I took his number to follow up about the signs, and we kept texting through the summer as customer and friend. Our first official date came in October at a local dive. What began as casual conversation turned into the discovery that we were both divorced, single parents who wanted family and to find love again. When the jukebox played, James asked if I’d ever country danced — I laughed but humored him. He spun me around the pool hall to country music, something I never thought I’d do, much less enjoy. After greasy bar food and a respectful goodbye, I called my mom on the drive home and told her, “This was the best first date I’ve ever been on.” The rest, as they say, is history. Our years together have been full of cherished moments and one of our biggest challenges: blending this beautiful modern family. We’ve faced obstacles and we’ve failed each other at times, but what keeps coming back, like flowers in spring, is our undeniable love for one another and for our families. Over the past eight years James has encouraged me, introduced me to a career I never imagined, and taught me how to love myself; I helped him learn to trust again. Through triumphs and setbacks this relationship has shaped us into who we wanted to be. We challenge each other daily, but above all we are best friends. We’re deeply grateful to our friends and family for their quiet love and support, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate our wedding in Waco, TX on July 11, 2026 with all of you as witnesses to our commitment to spend the rest of our lives together.</p>

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Carrie Powell Ingoldsby

Andy Powell

Vince Gleason

Sheri Gleason

Buddy Powell 

Louise Powell

Samantha Adams 

Audrey, Bride's Niece

Gavin

Gray

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This riverfront hotel features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool. Located one mile from Baylor University, Hilton Waco offers rooms with flat-screen cable TVs with HBO. The nonsmoking rooms at Hilton Waco provide free Wi-Fi, desks and comfortable seating areas. They also have coffee makers and hairdryers. Room service is available. The hotel is completely nonsmoking. Guests can dine at Brazos Grille for breakfast, lunch or dinner and visit the hotel’s gift shop. For added convenience, there is a gym and business center. Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Cameron Park Zoo are within one mile of Waco Hilton. Waco Regional Airport is 7 miles away.

Hilton Waco

This boutique hotel, less than a 10 minute drive from Baylor University, features an indoor/outdoor pool with a deck. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Guest rooms are decorated in modern, colorful styles. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV with premium movie channels is included in each room at Hotel Indigo Waco. Rooms come with a mini fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy a morning workout in the on-site fitness center. The business center is available for email access, fax and photocopy services. Brazos Bar &amp; Bistro, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, offers modern fare with a Latin influence. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Waco Regional Airport is 7 miles from Hotel Indigo. Waco Convention Center is less than a mile away.

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Located in Waco, a 10-minute walk from Waco Convention Center, Hotel 1928 has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. An à la carte, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. At Hotel 1928 you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. McLane Stadium is 1.6 miles from the accommodation. Waco Regional Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Hotel 1928

Enjoy a luxurious stay at this hotel, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and on-site shopping. Host your special event in the ballroom, with wedding services available. Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Red Herring, one of the hotel's three restaurants, or enjoy room service (limited hours), with snacks also offered at the coffee shop/cafe. Daily complimentary receptions encourage mingling with other guests, while three bars/lounges provide relaxing spaces to unwind. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, fee applies). The hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Two meeting rooms are available for events, and free self-parking is provided on-site. Each of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms offers a minibar and Smart TV with satellite programming. Your pillowtop bed features luxurious Frette Italian sheets. Partially open bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads. Nearby attractions include the Dr. Pepper Museum and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is 12. 4 km away.

Heather & James

Heather & James

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