How did you two meet?
Anna: "I met Warner on a rare snow day in Birmingham, Alabama. We were both meeting mutual friends for drinks. My friends told me I would like Warner because he was so funny, but I remember being surprised when he wouldn't even look at me sitting at a table with his friends. He seemed confident and made easy conversation with everyone there. Then, abruptly (or smoothly depending who you ask), he turned to me, extended his hand and said, "Warner Hornsby, pleased to meet ya."
Warner: "It didn't take long for me to notice Anna when I walked into Carrigan's that night. That is to say, I noticed the beautiful blonde girl at the table with all my friends immediately. As I went up to the bar to get a drink, all I could think about was how to impress that girl. I decided, having taken the first few sips of my fresh drink, that I had to "play it cool." So, when I sat down at the table, I made a conscious decision to speak to everybody else first. Some call this the neg game. All I know is, it was very hard not to speak to her. Finally, after what felt like hours (but was likely more along the lines of 15 seconds), I turned and introduced myself. She told me her name was Anna, and the rest is history."
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Anna: "People always say to marry your best friend, and now I know why-- it is truly more fun to do anything with Warner. We actually love doing the simple things, like having coffee together in the morning, taking walks in the evening or of course spending time at the lake. We also enjoy travelling, golfing, and (especially during COVID) getting into a new good TV series."
How and when did Warner propose?
Warner: "I proposed on July 2, 2020. My whole family was at the lake for the Fourth, and Anna’s mom was also in town to spend the Fourth at the lake with the Hornsby family. Everyone knew what was about to happen-- except Anna. After she got dressed for dinner at SpringHouse, she came downstairs to find that no one else was ready. I told her I needed her help making cocktails on the pier (mint juleps) before going to SpringHouse. When we got to the pier, I had the ring hidden in a flower arrangement, and I proposed while the family watched from the porch, and Warner’s sister took pictures. It was a success when she said yes!"
Anna--what's one of the things you admire most about Warner?
Anna: "One of the things (though there are many) I admire about Warner is the confidence and passion that he brings to everything he undertakes. Whether he is fighting for his clients, or fighting for us to make our flight, he is never afraid to go big. One time when going through security at the crowded Birmingham airport, Warner exclaimed to the entire line that we were going to miss our flight and asked if anyone would mind if we jumped to the front of the line. Everyone in line actually cheered and wished us luck as we ran to the front (and made our flight!). This is what it's like being with Warner. It never ceases to amaze me how he can bring such gusto into anything from woodworking to baking Christmas cookies, to learning a new hobby or teaching me a new skill. We have quite a life of adventures ahead of us!"
Warner--what's one of the things you admire most about Anna?
Warner: "Picking out one thing to admire about Anna is like asking an Alabama fan which national championship is their favorite. Each one is special in its own way, and there’s a heck of a lot to choose from! But, if I had to pick one thing, at least as I sit here writing this, I’d have to say her drive. Anna is a very smart person, but she’s also very driven to accomplish the things that she sets out to do. You can always trust her to do what she says, when she says, and do it well. It’s a tough thing to do, and she does it well."
What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Warner: "My favorite part of the wedding day was the ceremony. We got married at SpringHouse, and the plan was to hold the ceremony on the lawn and then have the reception inside, but like the song says, some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. It rained right before the ceremony, which meant we had to pull everyone inside SpringHouse. It was cramped and close, and everyone was standing—but that closeness ended up being a special thing to me as I stood there waiting on Anna to walk down the aisle. It was wonderful to have so many friends and family so engaged in the message and moment-- I wouldn’t change it for anything."
Anna: "There were so many special parts of our wedding day, but two of my favorite parts were actually the ones we didn't plan. First, the ceremony, as Warner described, was the most special and intimate. Second, was our first dance! Warner and I both love to dance, but Warner insisted that we shouldn't 'prepare' a dance and should just 'wing it' instead. I was a little skeptical, but we had the most fun during our dance. Our friends and family were packed around the dance floor cheering us on and dancing along! Everyone was so pumped up and it flowed perfectly into the dancing portion of the reception."
What's next for you two?
Anna: "Warner and I are excited to start our lives together in Montgomery, Alabama. We are enjoying some down-time this summer as we settle into our house, and are spending many weekends with family at Lake Martin. We are traveling quite a bit this fall for work and to visit friends and family. After that, hopefully a dog!"
Vendors:
Venue: SpringHouse Restaurant
Hair + makeup: Gypset Beauty Co.
Wedding dress: Ivory & White (Caroline Castigliano)
Bridesmaid dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Cake: Pastry Art Bake Shoppe
Catering: SpringHouse Restaurant
Flowers: Grace's Flowers
Painting: Lila Graves
Rentals: PRE Events, Auburn
Band: Ascension Party Band