How did you two meet?
Phelps: "I had just moved to Mobile and ran into Hunter in a friend’s neighborhood which was where he lived at the time with his family. He messaged me on Facebook and asked me to go to dinner, and I thought why not. I had no intentions of it turning into anything more than just a nice dinner, little did I know it was the start to the rest of my life. I remember thinking how easy it was to talk to Hunter. He was genuine, kind and respectful. It was like a breath of fresh air for me. We ended up having many mutual friends and interests too which made it even more fun. I even found out that his younger brother attended UMS- Wright, which is where I had just accepted a job to teach first grade! I remember after dinner Hunter drove me back to where I was living and thinking I could’ve spent all night just talking and spending time with him. I was a little sad when he walked me to the door, gave me a hug and just left. I thought that was the end of that, haha."
Hunter: "I remember picking Phelps up at the apartment she was living in at the time and thinking how pretty she was, but she had on ripped jeans-- and little did she know that is the one of the biggest things I just do not like when it comes to clothes. After I got over the jeans situation, I really enjoyed spending time with her. She was fun to be around, and she was chatty. She lit up when she talked about her family and her job. I could tell she was passionate about the things she loved. When I dropped her off that night, I remember thinking that I just wanted to spend more time with her and hoped that she felt the same way."
How and when did Hunter propose?
Phelps: "It was the week of September 19, 2020 and Hurricane Sally had just hit Mobile. We had been without power all week and things had been a little crazy. My parents were planning to come down at the end of the week to visit, and I honestly didn't think much of it, but secretly hoped it was going to happen. We all planned to go to dinner that Saturday, the 19th, because it was my parents anniversary. My sister told me to wear 'the dress' that I had been saving in hopes to wear it whenever we did get engaged. I honestly just thought at that point that she said that because it was going to be too summery to wear if I waited much longer to wear it. We planned to go to Fuego which was where we had our first date and were going to meet my family there. When I heard that we were going straight to the restaurant, I just knew we were not getting engaged that night and was a little upset, haha. When we got there they had a big table set up, and I asked who all was coming. Hunter reassured me it was just my family and, we were just early. We sat down and ordered our drinks and at this point I was kinda disappointed, still thinking nothing was going to happen. When the waitress came back to the table, I turned around and there on the tray with our drinks was a ring in a box. Hunter got down on one knee and asked me to marry him!! I asked him more than once if he was kidding. I could not believe that it was happening, and that I was completely surprised! I’m a hard person to surprise."
What was each of yall's favorite parts of the wedding day?
Phelps: "It's hard to pick one favorite part of our wedding day because I have so many! I think if I had to narrow it down to one moment, it would be when the doors of the church opened and my dad and I walked down the aisle. I was so excited to see Hunter and to become his wife. We did not do a first look, so that was my first time seeing him that day. It was so special to see him in that moment and is a memory that I will never forget."
Hunter: "I think my favorite of the wedding day was when Mr. Howell I said that I could kiss my wife. I was so excited that we were finally married and to finally relax. I was so nervous before Phelps walked down the aisle and being able to finally be her husband was so awesome."
Huner-- what's one thing you admire most about Phelps?
Hunter: "I love how well Phelps takes care of everyone around her. She gives constantly to everyone around her. She always makes sure that everyone has what they need before herself. Phelps is always there-- no matter the circumstance. She’s a constant in so many people’s lives, and I’m just thankful to have her in mine."
Phelps-- what's one thing you admire most about Hunter?
Phelps: "I admire how big Hunter’s heart is. He loves hard and with purpose. I had never experienced a love like that until I met him. He has taken me at some of my very worst moments and has loved and supported me through it all."
What are some things you two love doing together?
Phelps: "We love spending time together and with our families. We are both very close with our family, and they are a big part of our lives. We also love spending time watching sports, going to the lake, and playing with our black lab, Oakley."
What's next for you two?
Phelps: "We are looking forward to married life in Mobile with our lab puppy! We bought a house in May, so we have many projects and fun things we are planning to start working on now that we are married!!"
