Mary Pat and Knox met in January 2021 during their freshman year at Texas A&M University. They were introduced through mutual friends and started dating that semester. With most of college life having shifted online, freshman year looked a little different than either of them had expected, but between Greek life, mutual friends, and more than a few meals in the Callaway Dorm cafeteria, they quickly became a regular part of each other’s lives. What started when they were 18 has now grown into more than six years together, spanning four years of school, internships, the beginnings of their careers, and plenty of change along the way.

Mary Pat grew up in Dallas and now works in digital marketing there, while Knox grew up in Houston, and has officially traded his Houston roots for Fort Worth. Six years in, the Dallas-Houston rivalry is still alive and well, a debate they’ve yet to settle. They have always shared a similar sense of humor and an appreciation for not taking life too seriously, and they can usually find something to laugh about no matter where they are. Through the easy seasons and the difficult ones, their faith has remained constant, and they have trusted God to guide them through the highs and lows and into whatever comes next.

They have always loved spending summers in the mountains, and Jackson Hole held a special place in both families long before Mary Pat and Knox ever met. When Knox decided it was time to propose in the summer of 2026, it seemed only fitting that Jackson Hole would be where he asked. With both families in on the plan, he proposed to Mary Pat on June 24th in Grand Teton National Park. And, to the surprise of no one, she said yes.

They are now looking forward to celebrating with the family and friends who have been part of their lives and their relationship over the past six years. They are incredibly grateful for the people who have supported them, made them laugh, and shared in so many of the moments that brought them to this point. As they look toward marriage, they hope to continue building a life rooted in faith, family, and the values that have carried them this far, with God at the center of their marriage.