How did you two meet?
Lucy: "Bradley and I first met at Auburn, where he was a group leader for an organization that I joined my first semester there. I was one of 45 freshmen in the group, so I think I was pretty much head over heels long before he knew I existed. We got to know each other that year but didn’t start dating until two years later. We actually hadn’t talked to each other in a while, but Bradley texted me out of the blue to wish me a happy birthday and we got a chance to reconnect. He invited me to a Valentine’s Day date party, and the rest is history!"
How and when did Bradley propose?
Lucy: "Bradley proposed last May at Gibbs Garden near Atlanta. I was dying to see the exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, but Bradley wanted to go somewhere a little less crowded. We ended up driving about an hour outside the city because—I found out later—he was looking for somewhere really private. That long drive should have been my first hint, but I didn’t think anything of it! When we got there, it was comically crowded. We could barely move because there were so many people in the garden. Bradley kept asking if we could dodge down side trails or stay longer in certain areas until everyone else had left. By that time, I started to get suspicious, so when he asked me if I wanted to wander off the trail, I went along with it. When we finally found a clearing without anyone else around, Bradley asked me to marry him. It was a sweet, private moment, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!"
Lucy--what's one of the things you admire most about Bradley?
Lucy: "Bradley is my opposite in every good way. He’s easy-going when I’m quick to get overwhelmed. He’s confident and self-possessed, and he bolsters me up when I’m shy or reserved. He’s also always steady; he knows what he wants to do and how it should be done, and he sticks with it to the end. He’s the friend you want in your corner because he isn’t going anywhere. I’m the luckiest girl because I get to have him as my best friend!"
What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Lucy: "My favorite part of our wedding day was getting to ride from the church to the reception in the coolest vintage car. Bradley and I didn’t have a first look because I can be really superstitious, so this was our only chance to have some quiet time together that day. It was a perfect opportunity to let that, 'We just got married!' feeling sink in before getting to the reception. I probably should have considered that such an old car wouldn’t have air conditioning before I chose it for our July wedding. But it was so fun to ride with the windows down! It was the ultimate feeling of pure joy, spending our first few minutes together as husband and wife just cruising down the road with the wind in our hair. My only regret is that I should have used more hairspray!"
Bradley: "I loved feeling on cloud nine all day long with my best friend. The rush and hurry of getting ready beforehand all went away as soon as the church doors opened, and I saw my wife-to-be smiling at me. From then on it was just an overwhelming feeling of happiness. Being surrounded by so many family and friends, some of whom travelled long distances to be there, meant the world to us and made us feel so special and loved."
Bradley--what's one of the things you admire most about Lucy?
Bradley: "Lucy is thoughtful and compassionate. From the first moment we started dating, I knew how much of a sweet and caring person she is. She always puts the needs of other people before herself, and she is the most selfless person I know."
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Bradley: "We like to cook, read books, and go out to dinner, movies or concerts together. We also love binge-watching a good show we’re both into. Lately we’ve been hooked on Ted Lasso."
What's next for you two?
Lucy: "Bradley and I are living in Atlanta now. He’s in his third year as an engineer, and I’m taking some time to finish a book I’ve been writing. (I’m so excited to finally have a chance to chase this lifelong dream of mine!) We’re also diving headfirst into house hunting. We have big plans to explore every nook and cranny around the city to find the right place for us!"
Vendors:
Videography: Lumpstick Productions, @lumpstickproductions
Florist: Carl Casiday, @lolasgiftssheffield
Dress Shop: The White Room Birmingham, @thewhiteroombirmingham
Bride's shoes: Stuart Weitzman @stuartweitzman
Rings: D. Gellar & Son @dgellarandson
Dress Designer: Caroline Castigliano, @carolinecastigliano
Hair: Whitney Kennedy, @whit_kennedy
Makeup: Babette Shedd, @facesbybabette
Tuxedos: Mr. Burch, Mountain Brook
Caterer: Boyce Restaurant Concepts, @cottonrowrestaurant
Cake: Lynn Bailey
Band: Big Night Dynamite, @big_night_dynamite, @musicgardenbands
Church: Athens First United Methodist Church, @athens_fumc
Reception: Huntsville Botanical Garden, @hsvgarden
Invitations/Programs/Signature Cocktail signs: Annabelle’s, @annabellestoobham
Save the Dates: Dogwood Hill, @dogwood.hill
Koozies: The Essential Market, @theessentialmkt