Benton + Mollie [10.8.22 wedding] Montgomery, Ala.

How did you two meet?
Mollie: "We met the summer before our senior year of high school. I was touring colleges in Alabama. I remember thinking he was so cool and when we started talking-- we had such good conversation."

Benton: "When I first met Mollie, I thought she was glowing and stood out from every other person there. I just wanted to talk to her and get to know her."

How and when did Benton propose?
Mollie: "Benton proposed while we spent a winter weekend at the lake. He had arranged for my parents to surprise me as well, and I was totally caught off guard!"

Benton--what's one of the things you admire most about Mollie?
Benton: "I really don't know where to start because there are so many things. She's absolutely perfect for me. I can't pick just one thing."

What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Mollie: "We love going on walks together, going to Alabama football games, cooking, playing tennis and traveling."

Mollie--what's one of the things you admire most about Benton?
Mollie: "The thing I admire most about Benton is how kind he is. Benton really has such a pure heart and makes me better every day."

What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Benton: "My favorite part was seeing her for the first time in her dress."
Mollie: "My favorite part was celebrating with everyone at the reception!"

What's next for you two?
Mollie: "We are so happy to be settled. We are looking forward to becoming more active members in the Church of the Ascension before we move to Birmingham next fall."

vendors:
ceremony venue: Church of the Ascension Montgomery
reception venue: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (@montgomerymfa)
wedding planner: Jackie Fronterio (@danasfloraldesign)
florist: Jackie Fronterio (@danasfloraldesign)
hair stylist: Lynsey Richardson (@perfectlyundonebeauty)
make-up artist: Cosmetics by Mackenzie (@cosmeticsbymackenzie)
bridal gown designer: Anne Barge (@annebarge) The White Room (@thewhiteroombirmingham)
catering: Vintage Year Montgomery (@vintageyearmgm)
invitations: Kyle Fine Stationery