Wedding Date

July 27, 2013

The Proposal

Betsy and Robert got engaged at Taliano's Restaurant in Fort Smith, AR. Robert proposed with the ring inside a Bible open to Song of Solomon 2:16, "My beloved is mine, and I am his..."

Wedding Location

First United Methodist Church, Fort Smith, AR

Bride's Hometown or City of Residence

Fort Smith, AR

Groom's Hometown or City of Residence

Fort Smith, AR

Bride's Parents and City of Residence

William S. Walker of Fort Smith, AR Lynn Patton of Rogers, AR

Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence

Barbara and the late William R. Walker of Fort Smith, AR Mary and Cedric Pratt of Alma, AR

Bride's Employment and Education

Betsy attended Southside High School in Fort Smith, AR. She attended the University of Tulsa and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Betsy will graduate in May 2014 from the University of Arkansas with a Master of Science in School Counseling.

Groom's Parents and City of Residence

Bob and Kim Cloninger of Fort Smith, AR

Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence

Rena and the late Noble Kelton of Fort Smith, AR The late Nancy and Lawson Cloninger of Little Rock, AR

Groom's Employment and Education

Robert attended Northside High School in Fort Smith, AR. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. He received a Master of Divinity from the Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, OK.

Engagement Info September 21, 2012 Fort Smith, AR Wedding Info July 27, 2013 First United Methodist Church Fort Smith, Arkansas About Betsy Fort Smith, AR Hometown Fort Smith, AR Residence Graduate Student Occupation About Robert Fort Smith, AR Hometown Fort Smith, AR Residence Associate Pastor, First United Methodist Church Occupation Betsy's Parents William S. Walker and Lynn Patton Robert's Parents Bob and Kim Cloninger