July 27, 2024
Photos by Jay Barr Photography
HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?
Our story starts our freshman year of college at the University of Alabama. We got set up to go to Spencer’s date party with Phi Gam Fraternity at the very last minute in New Orleans. What we thought was a random setup was actually not random at all—it was God’s plan! He surprised me the whole weekend, and I remember thinking I have never laughed so much in my entire life.
THE PROPOSAL
Spencer proposed to me on Nov. 4, 2023, on our favorite spot on the beach near the Portofino Resort in Pensacola, Florida. We were living there at the time for our first jobs right after college. He planned the whole proposal and arranged for all our family to come down without me finding out, so I was completely surprised! Spencer picked me up at work and said we had to go by his work party on the beach. I had no clue what was about to happen. As we walked to the beach, there was a huge blanket set up with marquee letters spelling, “Marry Me.”
PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
We signed up for premarital counseling with Church of the Highlands—the church we attended together at the University of Alabama partly because we wanted Pastor Bubba Massey to marry us. We are also both very blessed to have parents with great marriages that have been excellent roles models for us our whole lives.
WEDDING MOMENTS
The moment that stood out to me the most on our wedding day was during the ceremony when Pastor Massey pronounced us husband and wife. At that moment, right after saying our vows, we decided to do Holy Communion together. We wanted our first act of marriage to be about Him. Our great family friend Lori Quinn also sang, “The Blessing,” by Kari Jobe during this time. It was a very special moment.
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hamilton Place at Pursell Farms Wedding Planner/Day of Coordinator: Lauryn E. Weddings Florist: Susan Milner Design Caterer: Hamilton Place at Pursell Farms Wedding Cake: Olexa’s Catering, Café and Cakes Wedding Dress: Bella’s Bridal & Formal Bridal Hair/Makeup: Danielle Ivy Chip Dresses: Azazie Groom’s Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear Wedding Stationery/Invitations: Minted DJ/Wedding Band: Trotline Videographer: Down In Front Productions Wedding Night Accommodations: The Inn at Pursell Farms
