How did you two meet?
Meg: "Evan and I met in September 2013 as new auditors at Ernst and Young in Nashville (very exciting, huh?!). We were both new in the professional world, yet Evan was big man in the office since he had started a whole two weeks before me! I’d like to say he started the flirting via email very quickly, although he may say otherwise. After our good banter via email, we went on to have lunch with two other associates at Broadway Brewhouse. Nothing says romantic like a lunch next to all the honkey tonks! By the following spring, we were best friends. 😊"
Evan: "We met as eager E&Y auditors ready to take over the financial world. Before starting, I creeped Meg’s Facebook and those beautiful blue eyes drew me right in. I made sure to be in the office on a day when I knew she would be in and after a couple of witty emails back-and-forth she obliged to a lunch I planned with fellow new hires. While she was just as pretty in person, it was her banter and intellect that had me leaving lunch with a big smile. I would love to say she had the same impression… fortunately I grew on her 😉."
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Meg: "Pre-COVID, we loved going to concerts together! Luckily, life in Nashville affords many opportunities, and the intimate venues are our favorite. Looking back, we can both see how much music was a connection for us throughout our relationship and continues to be a shared interest. Other than concerts, we connect through our love of travel, parks, pizza, movie nights, and slow Saturday mornings on the couch."
How and when did Evan propose?
Meg: "Evan pulled off an extremely sneaky proposal in December 2019. We were long distance at the time between Durham, NC and Nashville, TN. I was wrapping up the fall semester of my MBA and two girlfriends (shoutout Colleen and Mia!) asked me to grab lunch at a casual spot downtown on Friday before leaving for winter break. I was excited to spend time with them before the break and to go to Ninth Street Bakery. I remember telling Mia how excited I was to go to Ninth Street Bakery, mentioning it was a spot Evan and I frequently visited after church on Sundays when he was in town.
Colleen picked me up for lunch that day and Mia met us outside the bakery. I walked in with them thinking I was about to order a deli sandwich and low and behold there was Evan just grinning at a table nearby. I consider myself quite good at guessing surprises and let me tell you, I was SHOCKED. After many head turns between Evan and my girlfriends, Evan proceeded to walk me outside to a nearby town square where we previously had meaningful conversations about our future together. We got engaged at the town square in rainy, 35-degree weather, and it was perfect!"
Evan: "I will leave the details to Meg, but I must say she is difficult to surprise, and I, as a hopeless romantic, had big plans. However, I could not wait any longer and called an audible to my original plan. I knew I wanted to surprise her and knew I wanted to ask her where I first told her my intentions to marry her one day. The rest is as she says, a cold, rainy day under an umbrella, which I may add that I had to ask her to hold as I got down on my knee – just as we dreamt it 😊"
Evan--what's one of the things you admire most about Meg?
Evan: "One of the many things I admire about Meg is the way she loves her friends and family. She is such a fierce and loyal friend to so many, including me. She is ever present in her loved ones’ lives and brings such joy to so many. I am so fortunate to be her best friend – there is no more loyal friend that I would rather have in this journey of life than Meg."
Meg-- what's one of the things you admire most about Evan?
Meg: "One of the things I admire most about Evan is his heart. After meeting him in 2013, I quickly realized my initial impression of a stereotypical frat boy was far from the truth. Evan has such a big heart for the underdog, the mistreated and the oppressed in our world. His tender heart allows him to be deeply emotional and burdened about these issues, something that has been inspiring for me to witness, as well as join him in these convictions. Additionally, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how his heart allows him to be a forever hopeless romantic….lucky me!!"
What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Meg: "There are so many to choose from; however, if I have to choose just one, I would have to say our first look. Our relationship has not always been linear, and that moment of seeing him for the first time as my groom and (almost!) husband was such a reminder of God’s faithfulness and redemption throughout our relationship and our lives. I will always cherish the deep love, giddiness, and 'exhale' of that special moment."
Evan: "That anticipatory moment when the doors opened, the organ played and I was waiting to see Meg with her father, walking down the aisle. It is the cinematic scene from weddings – the attendees looking at the bride and then back at the groom. There was something so special in that moment, my heart was beating out of my chest, I was fighting back tears, and then just a big smile as Meg neared me."
What's next for you two?
Evan: "After a long, deep breath after the COVID wedding planning (ha), we will spend a season here in Nashville with all our dear friends before heading to Denver in the Spring of 2021. While we are certainly bittersweet about leaving our community in Nashville, we are quite excited for the adventure together in Denver and exploring a different part of the country as newlyweds."
Vendors:
• Planner: Make It Perfect Events
• Venue: Auburn Oaks Farm
• Hair: Allison Thompson (AP Pearson)
• Makeup: Amy Camp
• Dress: J. Andrews Bridal Salon
• Flowers: Melody Jones
• Cake and Dessert Bar: Sweet As Cakes
• Invitations: Kemp and Sons
• Catering: Billy Lee + Terra Cotta Catering