Welcome Dinner for our Out-of-Town Guests

Rehearsal with Dinner to Follow

The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center, Banita Ballroom

Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony

Dinner

After Party Celebration

Our Wedding

** Wedding Party ** Jimmy Bishop - OfficiantLarry's friendfrom high school in Pascagoula, MS Andrea &amp; Marlon Roa - Bride's Couple of HonorStephanie's friendsfrom Plano, TX Jan &amp; Eric Outzen - Groom's Couple Of HonorLarry's younger brother and sister-in-lawfrom Fort Walton Beach, FL Ellis Krane - Flower GirlStephanie's friends Kirsten &amp; Jason Krane's daughter from Columbia Falls, MT Elizabeth (Ellie) Davis - Flower GirlStephanie's cousin from Nacogdoches, TX Brady Davis - Ring BearerStephanie's cousin from Nacogdoches, TX ** House Party VIPs ** Lisa Godwin - Wedding HostessLarry's baby sisterfrom Grand Bay, AL Donna Outzen - Wedding HostessLarry's sister-in-lawfrom Destin, FL ** Special Guests ** Melanie Jo MoonStephanie's baby blisterfrom Santa Fe, NM Judi Fuller &amp; FamilyStephanie's cousins from Nacogdoches, TX Don OutzenLarry's oldest brotherfrom Destin, FL Daniel GodwinLarry's brother-in-lawfrom Grand Bay, AL Sheila BishopJimmy Bishop's wifefrom Lucedale, MS

Wedding Party

** ATTENTION WEDDING GUESTS ** A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fredonia Hotel for the wedding at special rates. When reserving a room, make sure to call 936-564-1234 and reference the Moon/Outzen Wedding to guarantee our guest pricing. NOTES:&gt; If you book a room through a third party, i.e., Hotels.com, then you will not get the special wedding rates listed below!&gt; Final booking date to take advantage of the wedding rates at the Fredonia Hotel is Friday, August 28.&gt; Wedding rates are good for Wednesday, September 16 through Monday, September 21. Group room rates range from $169 to $189 per night(quoted room rates do not include taxes and applicable surcharges). Rooms rates by type are as follows:&gt; Tower Cozy King - Wedding rate = $169 (Regular rate = $299)&gt; Tower Double Queen - Wedding rate = $179 (Regular rate = $309)&gt; Terrace Double Queen - Wedding rate = $189 (Regular rate = $319) The Fredonia Hotel has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a bar and garden in Nacogdoches. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a business center along with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The hotel has some accommodations that have a patio and pool view and the rooms have a private bathroom and a closet. AIRPORT INFORMATIONThe nearest airport is: East Texas Regional Airport269 Terminal CircleLongview, TX (58 miles from The Fredonia Hotel)

The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center 

Situated in Nacogdoches and only 32 km from Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Hardeman House Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with Blu-ray player. The bed and breakfast provides quiet street views and a picnic area. The units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. Units have a patio and include a satellite flat-screen TV equipped with streaming services, as well as air conditioning heating. All units feature a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. East Texas Regional Airport is 96 km from the property.

Hardeman House Bed and Breakfast

This Nacogdoches hotel is less than 1 mile from Stephen F. Austin University. Breakfast is served daily and all rooms offer free Wi-Fi access. The traditional guest rooms at Days Inn &amp; Suites Nacogdoches are furnished with a flat-panel TV and a work desk. A microwave and a compact refrigerator are also conveniently provided in each room. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool [seasonal] at Nacogdoches Days Inn. University Park Plaza and Piney Woods Country Club are each within less than 2 miles of the hotel.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nacogdoches/SFA University/Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nacogdoches Southwest by IHG is located in Nacogdoches, 18 miles from Pitser Garrison Convention Center. East Texas Regional Airport is 63 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Nacogdoches Southwest by IHG

The Comfort Suites hotel is located, offering easy access to Millard's Crossing Historic Village, the historic Old University Building, and the Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library. This hotel is also just minutes from Stephen F. Austin State University. The oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches has something for everyone. Explore the great outdoors with a leisurely hike along the Lanana Creek Trail, or a day of fishing and boating on Lake Nacogdoches. Shopaholics will find a great selection of specialty and antique stores near our hotel, including countless family-owned shops and restaurants that still do business the old-fashioned way. This Nacogdoches, TX hotel offers many fine features and amenities, including free high-speed Internet access, indoor heated pool, exercise room and Manager's reception on select evenings. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like the public computer with Internet access, in-room desks, and access to copy and fax services. All spacious guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, coffee makers, refrigerators, hair dryers, pillow-top mattresses, sofa sleepers, irons and ironing boards. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms. Some rooms feature whirlpool bathtubs. Laundry facilities and ample parking are provided on the premises for your convenience.

Comfort Suites Nacogdoches

Located in Nacogdoches, Hampton Inn & Suites Nacogdoches is 17 miles from Pitser Garrison Convention Center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. East Texas Regional Airport is 63 miles away.

Hampton Inn & Suites Nacogdoches

Located in Nacogdoches, 18 miles from Pitser Garrison Convention Center, La Quinta Inn & Suites Nacogdoches offers amenities including a fitness center and a shared lounge. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. An American breakfast is available at La Quinta Inn & Suites Nacogdoches. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. East Texas Regional Airport is 63 miles from the property.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Nacogdoches

This Nacogdoches hotel offers lodging with free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast, just 4 miles from Stephen F. Austin State University. The modestly styled guest rooms at Super 8 Nacogdoches are furnished with a flat-panel TV and a work desk. A coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator are provided. Nacogdoches Super 8 has an indoor swimming pool and a relaxing spa tub. Guests can host on-site gatherings in the meeting rooms and take advantage of the business center. Nacogdoches Lake and Homer Bryce Stadium are each within less than 15 minutes’ drive of Super 8.

Spark by Hilton Nacogdoches

Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel.For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. At Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the cable TV for your enjoyment.In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired.Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay.

Best Western Inn Of Nacogdoches

Additional Accommodations Near the Fredonia Hotel The Jones House Bed &amp; Breakfast141 N Church StreetNacogdoches, TX 75961Go to: the-jones-house.gohotelo.com Mockingbird Suites418 N Mound StreetNacogdoches, TX 75961Go To: MockingbirdSuites.com

Accommodations and Travel

See what's happening in Nacogdoches this fall...https://www.visitnacogdoches.org/?s=fallNacogdoches Farmers MarketOpen Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocally sourced produce, baked goods, local meat, eggs, cheese, jellies, canned goods, honey, &amp; so much more!Stephanie and Larry's favorite places for...1. Salads, hamburgers and chicken fried steaks:Butcher Boy's2. Italian food and pizza:Roma's, Auntie Pasta's and Napoli's3. BBQ:Brendyn's4. Seafood:Clear Springs5. Coffee and gelato:Aperitivo6. American food:1st City Cafe, Stone House7. Fine dining and steaks:Republic Steakhouse8. Mexican:Papi's9. Afternoon tea on Thursdays (Must RSVP):Pemberley's10. Beer and wine:Naca Valley, Rusty Spur, Fredonia Brewery

Things to Do

Q + A

Dressy casualA step below semi-formal, a dressy-casual wedding calls for looking nice but not overly formal.Ideas for Women...simple cocktail dress, skirt and blouse combo or jumpsuit paired with low heels or dressy flats to keep things comfortableIdeas for Men...dress pants with a button-down shirt, a blazer (optional) paired with loafers or comfortable dress shoes

Dress Code

Larry and Stephanie met in 1983 while working at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. They dated for a while and not knowing the reason why, they drifted apart in 1984.Fast forward to 2022, Larry, who was living in Tampa, FL, was wondering what happened to Stephanie so he started searching for her online. Finally, after seeing multiple Stephanie Moon's and knowing (like all of us) that her looks had probably changed a little over time, he knew that he had found her on LinkedIn by her big, beautiful smile and pretty eyes and that she lived in the Dallas area.So he called her but, regretfully, she did not answer so he left a voicemail. Three weeks had gone by so he had given up waiting for a return call. Then, much to his surprise, she finally called. They had a very cordial conversation and for the next year they exchanged just a few text messages.Then, on November 14, 2023, while he was in the hospital recovering from heart surgery, out of the blue she called to check on him. Over the years, unbeknownst to Larry, Stephanie had thought of him often. Many times, she would pull out the photos of them on a fun, long weekend in Jamaica and wonder what had become of him. Stephanie always hoped that he was living a happy life. Ironically, during the conversation in the hospital, Larry stated that all he wanted was to be happy for the rest of his life.After many WhatsApp calls every day for the next three months, they determined that it was time to meet in person.So, in March 2024 they saw each other for the first time in person since 1984 at the New Orleans airport. They spent a wonderful weekend in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The meeting went great so they decided to continue seeing each other...so they did...in Dallas, TX (multiple times); Daingerfield State Park, TX; Jefferson, TX; Pascagoula, MS; Tampa, FL; New River Gorge, WV; Virginia; New Bern, NC; Savannah, GA; St. Augustine, FL; Palm Beach Shores, FL (twice); Martin Creek Lake, TX; St. Francisville, LA; Destin, FL; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Lake Talquin, FL (twice); Clearwater, FL; Santa Fe, NM (twice); and Angel Fire, NM.After all of that, they fell in love and did not want to be apart anymore! In January 2025 a golden opportunity happened that they could rent a house in Nacogdoches, TX from Stephanie's cousin, Judi, halfway (sort of) between Tampa and Dallas.On September 17, 2025, on Stephanie's birthday, Larry surprised her with a staycation at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches. At the end of the evening in the hotel's atrium, Larry again surprised her by asking her to marry him. Luckily, she ecstatically answered with "Yes, yes, yes..." as they both started crying.Continuing their travel saga, they went to...Corpus Christi, TX; New Braunfels, TX; Fredericksburg, TX; San Marcos, TX; San Antonio, TX; St. Francisville, LA (again); Destin, FL (again); Lake Talquin, FL (again); Tampa, FL (again).After spending a year and a half on Lake Nacogdoches, they decided to put down roots and buy the house they had been renting.And their adventure continues...

A Loving Partnership 43 Years in the Making

Our Story

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Registry: We are lucky enough to have everything we need to start our new life together, so please, no gifts. If you wish to mark the occasion, we would love for you to support a cause or charity that is meaningful to you.

We are lucky enough to have everything we need to start our new life together, so please, no gifts. If you wish to mark the occasion, we would love for you to support a cause or charity that is meaningful to you.

Larry & Stephanie

Larry & Stephanie

Q + A

What is the closest airport to Nacogdoches?

What other airports are available close to Nacogdoches?