The beautiful love story of Patrick and Rebecca is one for the books. It began before they were even born in small town Indiana where Patrick’s dad worked at a power company with Rebecca’s father over 30 years ago. Both the bride and the groom were born in Indiana where they met as children and became close friends. As the years went on, Patrick and Rebecca’s fathers continued to work at the same company despite job changes that brought the friends and their families to Ohio, and finally Louisiana. Patrick and Rebecca continued to be great friends throughout high school and college, where they finally decided to pursue a relationship. They began dating in October 2012 and the rest is history! The two will forever be indebted to both of their fathers for the 30+ years of friendship that gave Patrick and Rebecca a romance that was destined from the start!

After buying a house and moving in a few weeks prior, the couple decided to have a housewarming party for friends and family. Patrick was adamant that they take Christmas pictures in their new home and include their three cats for a lighthearted element. Patrick’s close friend, Chase, happens to be a photographer and came over to take the comical photos before the housewarming party began. The photo shoot began with Patrick and Rebecca, and once the cats graced them with their presence they were included as well. As Patrick kneeled to set Belle down, Rebecca turned back to quickly realize he was presenting a ring to propose. Rebecca’s first reaction, of course, was tears and asking if she could set her cat down first. Rebecca responded with a heartfelt “Y E S” and a few seconds later the happy couple’s family knocked at the door to congratulate them after waiting outside. The “housewarming party” turned into an impromptu engagement celebration and many bottles of champagne were joyously popped!

Patrick and Rebecca have dedicated their wedding to Rebecca's recently deceased father. They chose this dedication because of their love of Mr. J. Wayne Leonard and because he cannot be here today, despite fighting hard to. The happy couple owe him a great debt of gratitude for his friendship with Leo Denault, where without both Rebecca and Patrick would not be on the cusp of marriage.