Our Love Story
Matthew and Sarah met during their freshman year at Hendrix College. Their mutual friends made it convenient to spend time together. One day in February 2006 they spent six hours chatting with each other in the Hendrix cafeteria, from lunch through supper. After they finished their second meal, Matthew asked Sarah on a date for the next week. Sarah agreed, and they have been together since!
The Proposal
Both being nature-lovers, Matthew invited Sarah on a hike at Petit Jean Mountain one day in June 2012. Sarah agreed. While they were at a scenic area on the trail, Matthew got down on one knee and asked Sarah to marry him. Sarah of course said yes!
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
George and Kathey Rhoads of Rogers, AR; Tim and Sherri Rowland of Rogers, AR.
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
The bride's maternal grandparents are Roy and the late Katie Grimsley of Springdale, AR; her step-grandmother is Donna Grimsley. The bride's paternal grandparents are the late Robert and the late Evah Rhoads; her step-grandmother is Wanda Rhoads of Paragould, AR.
Bride's Employment and Education
Sarah graduated from Hendrix College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Biology Major and Spanish Minor. She will graduate from UAMS College of Medicine in May 2013 with an M.D. degree. She will start Internal Medicine Residency in Louisville, KY in July 2013.
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
James and Metra Reid of Memphis, TN; Eddie and Lori Salera of Memphis, TN.
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
The groom's maternal grandparents are Doris Trundle of Memphis and the late Claude Trundle. The groom's paternal grandparents are Jim and the late Jane Reid of Memphis, TN.
Groom's Employment and Education
Matthew graduated from Hendrix College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Biology Major. He will graduate with a Master's Degree in Biology from University of Louisiana-Monroe in May 2013. He will start the PhD program in Louisville, KY in the fall of 2013.
Engagement Info June 2, 2012 Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR Wedding Info June 1, 2013 Central United Methodist Church Rogers, AR