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Venue : Legacy Lookout at Foxhall Resort Planner : Mary Ellen Baker from Georgia Grace Weddings Photographer : Shauna Veasey ( Shauna Veasey Photography ) Videographer : Alan Black from Paros Films Florist : Gardenia Floral Design DJ : David Osborne from Sound Insight Cake : Anna Olmsted ( Cakes by Anna ) Invitations : Abbie Marie ( Abbie Marie Studios ) Makeup : Nicole Catham Hair : Ashli Boyd from Blown Away Bridal
HOW WE MET We matched on a dating app in 2015 when Colin was in Atlanta for a Braves game . After weeks of texting and talking on the phone , we finally met in person and started dating long-distance while Kendall played softball at Georgia Tech and Colin played baseball at Thomas University . We spent the next three years driving back and forth to see each other whenever we had the chance to be together amidst our crazy schedules .
THE PROPOSAL One of our favorite summer traditions is going to the beach with our families . After dating for over six years , I knew I wanted to propose to Kendall on the beach . Both of our families planned a trip to St . George Island , so it was the perfect opportunity to pop the question . We went down to the beach before dinner one night to take sunset pictures . While we were taking pictures with her sister , Kendall ’ s parents were decorating the house and putting a special bandana on our dog , Charlie . We had to stall for a few minutes since they were running behind , but Charlie finally ran out on the beach wearing her bandana that said “ Will you marry my dad ?” She of course said yes , and our families joined us on the beach to pop champagne and celebrate .
THE DRESS I got my Rita Vinieris dress from Bridals by Lori in Atlanta . My mom , sister , and I went to four stores before finding the one . It felt like it was made for me , especially since it didn ’ t need any alterations ( except adding a bustle )!
FAVORITE DETAILS Our first look was one of my favorite moments . Originally , I wasn ’ t crazy about the idea of a first look because it seemed so forced . But as I was waiting for him to turn around and see me , the magnitude of the day and that moment hit me . In that moment , I finally felt all of the anxiety , nerves , and stress wash away , and I was left with pure excitement and joy that we finally made it . We were both emotional when we saw each other , and it was the perfect way for us to start our wedding day together . ( Kendall )
One of my favorite moments was when our dog Charlie ran out at the end of the ceremony . She is the joy of our lives , so we wanted her to be part of the wedding . She pretty much stole the show , and the three of us got to walk back down the aisle together as a family . ( Colin )
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