How did you two meet?
Carley: "John Murray and I have lots of mutual friends since we both went to Auburn, but we actually didn’t meet until post graduation! I cheered at Auburn with one of John Murray’s friend’s little sisters, so he got my number from her! John Murray asked me on a date, but I was supposed to go to Auburn to visit friends when he asked me. I ended up changing my plans and going to a friend’s house where I knew John Murray would be there. We talked all night as if no one else was in the room. I thought he was so outgoing, so handsome-- and I knew I wanted to continue seeing this boy! That same night he texted some of his coworkers and said he thinks he met his future wife. It’s basically as close to love at first sight as you can get!"
How and when did John Murray propose?
Carley: "It was Father’s Day weekend, and we were spending the weekend in Fairhope with his family. There was a tropical storm this weekend (bad luck), but the Lord gave John Murray one hour of a beautiful sky. He used this one hour without rain to take me to our 'lunch reservations' at the Grand Hotel. He walked me to what I thought was the way to the restaurant, but it was actually a beautiful garden with a fountain and a small pond. It was the absolute most perfect setting. He got to the perfect spot and quickly hit a knee before the rain started back up again! It was the perfect proposal. After we took a few pictures, the rain started coming down, so we made our way to the 'She Said Yes' party with all of our friends and family! The whole day was absolutely perfect!"
John Murray-- what's one of the things you admire most about Carley?
John Murray: "The thing I most admire about Carley is how tender her heart is toward others."
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Carley: "Honestly just getting to spend time with John Murray is my favorite thing to do no matter what we’re doing or where we are. We love to travel together, sing in the car, go to church, watch Auburn football/basketball, and cook together! It's the little things that make us the happiest!"
What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?Carley: "My very favorite part of the wedding day was signing the papers to make it all official! There are so many little things to do on the day of the wedding, but the whole reason we were there was to become husband and wife. Signing those papers made the whole day feel complete! I also loved getting to see John Murray for the first time that day. He took all of my nerves away. It was the perfect day."
John Murray: "My favorite part of the wedding day was dancing with the band."
Carley --what's one of the things you admire most about John Murray?
Carley: "I admire how hard working John Murray is. He does everything wholeheartedly, and it’s extremely admirable. I also admire how he consistently leads me and others closer to the Lord. He leads me in ways I didn’t even know I needed, and he makes me a better version of myself. Also, he is so kind and tender-hearted. I admire his kindness to others."
What's next for you two?
Carley: "We just bought a house! How many stressful life events can you cram into just a couple months? Haha! We love our cozy home in Mount Pleasant, SC. We are so excited to make more memories here and grow our family one day!"
Vendors:
planning: Grace and Truth Weddings
dress: Bustle Gowns
beauty: Courtney Windham
florals: Bud and Blossom