Lara & Justin in Fayetteville, AR

While attending the University of Arkansas, Lara met Justin in the school’s theater department. Their senior year of college, he played Nathan and she played Adelaide in the school’s showing of Guys and Dolls. The Bride Lara Hightower, 39, high school guidance counselor The Groom Justin Fletcher, 36, manager of corporate relations The Date November 24 After nearly 15 years together, while visiting family in Fayetteville at Christmastime, the couple decided to stay at the Inn at Carnall Hall on the campus of their alma mater. Justin suggested that they take a walk in front of Old Main where all the names of the school’s graduates are carved. Lara was walking a few steps ahead of him when he called to her. She turned around to find Justin down on one knee. The couple soon began planning a rustic barn wedding in Fayetteville.