{Bride} Alice Li
{Groom} Spencer Barrett
{Hometowns} Madison, MS
{Wedding Site} The South Warehouse in Jackson, MS
{Reception Site} The South Warehouse in Jackson, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} peach, ivory, and pink garden roses, standard roses, and spray roses
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} Smaller versions of mine
{How did the two of you meet?}
We were high school sweethearts. I never had a car of my own in high school, so I would get a ride from Spencer to different meetings and events for school groups that we were both involved in. We got to know each other during these car rides, and we’ve been in love ever since.
{What is your proposal story?}
So my real name is Yang but I go by Alice, which is an English name that I picked for myself when my family moved from China to the US. My favorite movie at the time was Alice in Wonderland, the animated Disney version, and it still holds a special place in my heart. Spencer found out about this really amazing and intricate Alice in Wonderland pop-up book which he found at Lemuria Books in Jackson. He pretended to be giving me the book as my birthday present while snuggling around a fire in the backyard on a chilly fall evening. When I got to the last page, a pop-up Alice was holding up the ring. Spencer then got down on one knee and proposed, and, of course, I said yes! Luckily we have beautiful photographs of the proposal because the moment was secretly being captured by Spencer’s mom who is an incredible photographer.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
I had always wanted an outdoor wedding, but a summer wedding in Mississippi is most comfortable indoors with air conditioning. Therefore, we went for a space that could be transformed into my enchanted garden vision. We also wanted a separate space where the Chinese ceremony could take place. Therefore, the South Warehouse with its two spaces and versatility was the perfect place for us.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
The enchanted garden theme came about mostly because I had wanted an outdoor wedding so much. Both Spencer and I are outdoorsy people, and we enjoy doing things like hiking, rock climbing, and fishing. The natural beauty and romance of the outdoors is something I really wanted to incorporate into the feel of the wedding.
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
I looked for dresses in both Mississippi and Nashville, TN (where I went to college) because I wanted to share the experience with both my family and my friends. On one of my trips in Nashville, my friend Victoria picked out this dress and said, “Isn’t this what you’ve been describing?” It was kind of love at first sight. However, it wasn’t until I tried it on a second time that I could actually commit to it. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it and kept comparing all the dresses I tried on to it.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
I’m not really much of a jewelry girl, but I do love shoes. So my favorite accessory was my shoes. I had been dreaming about a specific pair of Jimmy Choos but was sure that I could never justify paying so much for shoes I’d only wear for one day. However, due to some luck, I actually found a great deal on the exact shoes I wanted. They were absolutely perfect, and I’m still trying to find excuses to wear them!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
This is a really tough question. I honestly think my favorite part was just knowing that I was planning the day I would finally be married to my best friend. Knowing that was sometimes the only that kept me going because wedding planning can get complicated!
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
Spencer and I got our groomsmen and bridesmaids all together on the morning of the wedding for a delicious brunch. Since a lot of our groomsmen and bridesmaids were coming from out of town, they weren’t able to get to Jackson until the day of the wedding. It was really great to be able to sit down with all of the wedding party and get to relax and eat a delicious brunch before the hectic wedding day ahead.
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
My bridesmaids of honor (I had 2) had prepared a speech for me, but couldn’t work up the nerve to give it in front of all the guests. They ended up pulling me aside into the dressing room to give me their speech that they had prepared, which I think turned out even better than giving it in front of everyone because it was such a sweet moment.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
I have a ton of favorite pictures! Michael and Dianne Barrett, my photographers, did such a great job. I would have to say that my favorite photos are from the first look photos, which we actually weren’t going to do, but ended up being a fantastic decision.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
There is a picture of the two of us with our hands up in the air right after the ceremony that captured our happiness and relief perfectly. It was probably the most candid shot of the day.
Photographer: Barrett Photography
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Bride’s Jewelry: Glitz Bridal in Nashville, TN
Hair and Make up: Molly Gee
Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy
Tuxes: Tuxes Too
Videographer: Thomas Wallace
Venue: The South Warehouse
Lighting: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Rentals: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Catering: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Bar: World of Wines
Band: Crowd Pleasers/DJ Old School
Bride’s Cake: Cakes by Iris
Groom’s Cake: Missy Pierce
Print Material: Fresh Ink
{Groom} Spencer Barrett
{Hometowns} Madison, MS
{Wedding Site} The South Warehouse in Jackson, MS
{Reception Site} The South Warehouse in Jackson, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} peach, ivory, and pink garden roses, standard roses, and spray roses
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} Smaller versions of mine
{How did the two of you meet?}
We were high school sweethearts. I never had a car of my own in high school, so I would get a ride from Spencer to different meetings and events for school groups that we were both involved in. We got to know each other during these car rides, and we’ve been in love ever since.
{What is your proposal story?}
So my real name is Yang but I go by Alice, which is an English name that I picked for myself when my family moved from China to the US. My favorite movie at the time was Alice in Wonderland, the animated Disney version, and it still holds a special place in my heart. Spencer found out about this really amazing and intricate Alice in Wonderland pop-up book which he found at Lemuria Books in Jackson. He pretended to be giving me the book as my birthday present while snuggling around a fire in the backyard on a chilly fall evening. When I got to the last page, a pop-up Alice was holding up the ring. Spencer then got down on one knee and proposed, and, of course, I said yes! Luckily we have beautiful photographs of the proposal because the moment was secretly being captured by Spencer’s mom who is an incredible photographer.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
I had always wanted an outdoor wedding, but a summer wedding in Mississippi is most comfortable indoors with air conditioning. Therefore, we went for a space that could be transformed into my enchanted garden vision. We also wanted a separate space where the Chinese ceremony could take place. Therefore, the South Warehouse with its two spaces and versatility was the perfect place for us.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
The enchanted garden theme came about mostly because I had wanted an outdoor wedding so much. Both Spencer and I are outdoorsy people, and we enjoy doing things like hiking, rock climbing, and fishing. The natural beauty and romance of the outdoors is something I really wanted to incorporate into the feel of the wedding.
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
I looked for dresses in both Mississippi and Nashville, TN (where I went to college) because I wanted to share the experience with both my family and my friends. On one of my trips in Nashville, my friend Victoria picked out this dress and said, “Isn’t this what you’ve been describing?” It was kind of love at first sight. However, it wasn’t until I tried it on a second time that I could actually commit to it. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it and kept comparing all the dresses I tried on to it.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
I’m not really much of a jewelry girl, but I do love shoes. So my favorite accessory was my shoes. I had been dreaming about a specific pair of Jimmy Choos but was sure that I could never justify paying so much for shoes I’d only wear for one day. However, due to some luck, I actually found a great deal on the exact shoes I wanted. They were absolutely perfect, and I’m still trying to find excuses to wear them!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
This is a really tough question. I honestly think my favorite part was just knowing that I was planning the day I would finally be married to my best friend. Knowing that was sometimes the only that kept me going because wedding planning can get complicated!
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
Spencer and I got our groomsmen and bridesmaids all together on the morning of the wedding for a delicious brunch. Since a lot of our groomsmen and bridesmaids were coming from out of town, they weren’t able to get to Jackson until the day of the wedding. It was really great to be able to sit down with all of the wedding party and get to relax and eat a delicious brunch before the hectic wedding day ahead.
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
My bridesmaids of honor (I had 2) had prepared a speech for me, but couldn’t work up the nerve to give it in front of all the guests. They ended up pulling me aside into the dressing room to give me their speech that they had prepared, which I think turned out even better than giving it in front of everyone because it was such a sweet moment.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
I have a ton of favorite pictures! Michael and Dianne Barrett, my photographers, did such a great job. I would have to say that my favorite photos are from the first look photos, which we actually weren’t going to do, but ended up being a fantastic decision.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
There is a picture of the two of us with our hands up in the air right after the ceremony that captured our happiness and relief perfectly. It was probably the most candid shot of the day.
Photographer: Barrett Photography
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Bride’s Jewelry: Glitz Bridal in Nashville, TN
Hair and Make up: Molly Gee
Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy
Tuxes: Tuxes Too
Videographer: Thomas Wallace
Venue: The South Warehouse
Lighting: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Rentals: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Catering: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Bar: World of Wines
Band: Crowd Pleasers/DJ Old School
Bride’s Cake: Cakes by Iris
Groom’s Cake: Missy Pierce
Print Material: Fresh Ink
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