Katie + Barrett’s First Evangelical wedding was one of our favorites!
We first met Katie and her gorgeous mom, Mrs. Pansy when they came over to our house. We absolutely loved them from the start because they are two of the kindest people we’ve ever met. We asked all about Katie and Barrett’s relationship and truly enjoyed getting to know them.
Katie and Barrett are actual couple goals. Who would have ever thought that Katie and Barrett’s mothers would be the reason their relationship would have started. True story. Katie and Barrett’s moms are actually old friends. One day they joked about their kids going on a date. We’re SO glad they did because Katie and Barrett are truly a match made in heaven.
Barrett played football for University of Alabama and won a national championship. He then went on to play for the NFL for the St. Louis Rams. Sweet Katie has a servant’s heart. She is a former elementary school teacher where she is still so loved not only by all of her students but also the entire faculty and staff at her school. Katie now works for Chi Omega, there is nothing this girl boss can’t do!
On the wedding day, Katie and Barrett did a first look. Barrett was grinning from ear to ear the entire day, and when he turned around to see Katie, you could just tell how real and natural their connection is. Throughout the day, we couldn’t help but notice how he would just stop and hug her. She could be talking to someone, or posing for a photo, and he’d just wrap his giant arms around her as if he hadn’t seen her in years. We love that about the two of them. Katie’s family is super tight knit, and so is Barrett’s. The fact that family is super important to both the Hall and Jones’ family is clearly evident, and we know that family means just as much to Katie and Barrett.
Their ceremony was beautiful at First Evangelical Church, and their reception was held at the new gorgeous Retreat at Spring Creek Ranch. The forecast called for rain the entire day, but it actually never rained until seconds before the exit. Because Katie and Barrett were more looking forward to a marriage and not “a wedding” they just laughed and did their exit inside. It actually turned out perfect with Spring Creek’s gorgeous twinkling lights behind them.
Katie had an all star vendor team. Her gown was from Maggie Louise Bridal, and it was so flattering on Katie. Emily McElhaney styled Katie’s hair, and Kendrick Simpson did Katie’s makeup. Deedra Stone provided all of the florals, and they honestly blew us all away. We were lucky enough to work with Lance Cook, who did Katie’s wedding videography. Kipp Holmes designed their delicious cake that we heard the guests go on and on about.
We now call Katie and Barrett “friends” and we’re just so thankful to know them both (and their sweet families) You guys enjoy!
