Bride's Hometown or City of Residence
Fayetteville, AR
Groom's Hometown or City of Residence
Fayetteville, AR
Our Love Story and Proposal
Abby and Max met through mutual friends while they were both in high school. They remained friends throughout high school and college. Abby knew she would marry Max when they were out with friends one night, and he gave her a piggyback ride down Dickson Street. This was long before they even started dating. A few years after graduating, Abby and Max started spending more and more time together, and they fell in love. Max proposed to Abby on August 29th, 2013 at the Mt. Sequoyah cross, overlooking Fayetteville. It was her 25th birthday.
Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony was at the home of Emilie Drouet (aunt of the bride). Her house sits on Toledo Bend Lake in Many, Louisiana. Joe Collins, grandfather of the groom, officiated.
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gorder Fayetteville, AR
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
Major R.A. Gorder (USAF retired), San Antonio, TX (deceased) Bessie G. Gorder, Springfield, MO Robert and Kitty Drouet, Alexandria, LA (both deceased)
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Urfer Fayetteville, AR
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
Sue Brand, Wynne, AR and Claud Brand, Harrisburg, AR (both deceased) Joe and Francis Collins, Fayetteville, AR
Bride's Dress, Veil, etc
The bride wore a strapless gown in ivory chiffon. She did not wear a veil. Instead she wore a pink hydrangea in her tousled curls. The bouquet was made of blue and pink hydrangeas and baby's breath.
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Maid of Honor: Emilie Gorder, Fayetteville, AR, sister of the bride
Best Man and Groomsmen
Best Man: Trevor Urfer, Fayetteville, AR, brother of the groom
Reception
The wedding reception was held at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, LA, immediately following the ceremony. Eggs benedict and eggs florentine were served, along with waffles, fruit, tea and mimosas. The cake, made by Little Bread Co., in Fayetteville, AR, was cut and enjoyed by all. Following the formal reception the wedding guests enjoyed activities including boating, fishing, jet skiing and swimming. That evening, a crab and crawfish boil took place.
Bride's Employment
Abby is a Registered Nurse at Mercy Obstetrics and Gynecology, a clinic for women in Rogers, AR. Abby graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2011.
Groom's Employment
Max is a Programmer Analyst for Tyson Foods, Inc., in Springdale, AR. He graduated from the University of Arkansas, Walton School of Business in 2011, with a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems.
Contact Information
Photo Courtesy Zac Lehr
Wedding Info June 14, 2014 Toledo Bend Many, LA About Abigail Elaine Fayetteville, AR Residence Registered Nurse Occupation About Max Collins Fayetteville, AR Residence Programmer Analyst Occupation Abigail Elaine's Parents Eric and Delia Gorder Max Collins 's Parents Earl and Kim Urfer Abigail Elaine's Attendants Emilie Gorder (Maid of honor) Matron of honor Max Collins 's Attendants Trevor Urfer Best man