Our story began in August of 2020. It was one of those rare moments when timing, fate, and a global pandemic happen to collide. College move-in at the University of Kentucky was in full swing, and social distancing was still the norm. Kennedy had just settled into her new college apartment, “The Townhomes,” when she and her friends noticed the cute neighbors next door... the men’s golf team. One of them — kind, tall, and charming — caught her eye.

That summer night, Allen and Kennedy met outside their apartments, and from that moment on… well, things just clicked.

What followed was a whirlwind of quarantines at the Campbell House, tailgates in the courtyard, dinner parties at Cinco de Mayo, countless golf tournaments, and friend groups that blended together like it was always meant to be. We laughed, we danced, we endured Zoom classes... and somewhere along the way, we fell in love. Allen told Kennedy he loved her on January 31st, 2021, and the rest, as they say, is history.

In May 2021, Allen graduated from UK and began applying for jobs, while Kennedy applied to dental school. We didn’t know exactly what the future would hold, but we knew we didn’t want to face it without each other. That summer, Allen started his career in Louisville, and thus began the era of weekend road trips. One year later, Kennedy graduated from college and started dental school back at UK, and the weekend road trips continued — four years of them.

Over these last few years, we’ve built a life together. From cheering on the Cats at football games, to dressing up for Keeneland. to attending work and dental school events and going to golf tournaments, we tried to squeeze in every minute we could. We’ve grown up together, learning from each other, laughing together, and becoming the team we are today.

We will finally both call Louisville home when Kennedy graduates dental school in May of 2026. But the real celebration? That happens on December 31st. The last night of the year, and the first night of forever.

We can’t wait to celebrate our marriage with you. Here’s to love, laughter, and a lifetime of road trips — this time, together.