Wedding Date
7/05/14
Our Love Story
Zack and I first heard about each other two years ago through mutual family friends. We planned on meeting several times, but he was playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while I was cheerleading for the Miami Dolphins. Our schedules were crazy and timing was never quite right. We finally met 11 months later while we were both home in Northwest Arkansas for Christmas. As cliche as it may sound, we fell in love the moment we met. Zack and I have had a long-distance relationship for one year now and we are excited to be living in Arkansas come January. The fact that we grew up 20 minutes apart without meeting and ended up finding each other in Florida makes our love story truly unique. Our paths have crossed many times; I've cheered at several games that Zack has played in (Rogers vs. Springdale; Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay). I guess you could say I'm his biggest fan. We are thankful for God's timing and our loving friends and family.
The Proposal
Zack took me to Chapel Hill, North Carolina (his old stomping grounds) to see a UNC football game. I thought he was just going to give me a tour of the college campus; little did I know my life was about to change for the better. Zack took me to the Old Well and gave me a scrapbook he made that showed a timeline of our favorite memories together. As I reached the last page of the scrapbook I read, "October 25, 2013- The day I got down on one knee and asked you to be mine forever." I was completely blown away and of course I said, "yes". Not only did Zack pull of the the perfect proposal, he also had a photographer hiding in the bushes the entire time.
Bride's Hometown or City of Residence
Rogers, AR
Groom's Hometown or City of Residence
Springdale, AR
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
Craig and Sandy Young from Lowell, AR
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
Maternal Grandparents are Bennie Hutchens (grandmother) and Edwin Hutchens and Loretta Hutchens, all from Waldron, AR. Paternal Grandparents are Ruby Young and the late Victor Young from Little Rock, AR
Bride's Employment and Education
Kiley graduated from Rogers High School in 2008 and is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. Zack and Kiley have both been enjoying adventures in the NFL, he as a football player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and she as a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins. They are happy to return to NW AR.
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
Kenny and Sherri Pianalto of Springdale, AR
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
(Maternal) J.L. and Wilma Patrick of Springdale, AR (Paternal - both deceased) The late Philip and Connie Pianallto
Groom's Employment and Education
Zack graduated from Springdale High School in 2007 and is a 2010 graduate from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor's in Communications.
Engagement Info October 25, 2013 Chapel Hill, NC Wedding Info July 5, 2014 Pratt Place Fayetteville, AR Jeweler Jihad Latiff