Once everyone got to our house I was told I needed to be blindfolded for a birthday surprise (my birthday was just the week before). After a few minutes, they took off my blindfold and I opened my eyes to the colt that I had wanted standing right in front of me! I was so in shock I didn’t know what to do! I walked up to my boyfriend, hugged him, and thanked him immensely. He finally said “well, read the halter.” That’s when he got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of our lives together. I’m so thankful for him and all my friends that helped make it such a special day that I will remember for the rest of my life!!

We had our wedding September 25, 2021 and it was the most perfect  day with family and friends, and the rest is history! 

The two of us met through mutual friends and high school rodeo. We share our passion for cattle and horses, so we clicked from the get-go. Trapper asked me to marry him in May of this year

Eric and I first crossed paths at a rough stock jackpot in Washington State.….

Seth introduced me to all of his friends, took me to all the ropings, and we tried every Mexican restaurant in the town. At the time, we were strictly just buds, but I think unintentionally we started to like each other a little…..

We then both were crying in the moment and K’Leigh was snapping pictures that crazy. She got the raw, beautiful moment captured so perfectly that you can see in our pictures. Kyle then went on to tell me he had a whole speech planned out but forgot it all when he saw my face and started to get choked up himself. I then went back into the horse trailer and changed clothes again into something cuter and we had an impromptu photoshoot graciously done by our sweet friend who helped so much in making this day so special.

A lot happens on the grass of the World-Famous Pendleton Round-Up grounds, but arguably none more magical than when PRCA tie-down roper Bo Pickett and hometown town sweetheart Taighler Dougherty say their ‘I-do’s’ in the company of their closest family and friends. 

On top of being engaged, they are now expecting a beautiful baby that will get to experience their wedding day with them! Colette says “Most days I’m still not sure if he’s convinced I said yes and we’re expecting. We are so excited about it all!”

And as they cowboyed together and became the best team, they fell in love. 
During our shoot, they wanted a shot of them roping together, and I was more than happy to oblige. I haven’t met any other brides who’ve been willing to rope in their wedding dress. I believe that the couple that can cowboy together, stays together. 

Our first date was technically a fishing trip with my father HAHA. My dad must not have scared him too much because we have been together since! Connor proposed to me on 4-3-21 on a camping trip to visit the cabins my Great Grandma grew up in and one of the most special places ever to me.