{Bride} Emily Alexander
{Groom} Tyler Moore
{Hometowns} Emily: Picayune, MS; Tyler: Byram, MS
{Wedding Site} Fondren Church, Jackson, MS
{Reception Site} The South Warehouse, Jackson, MS
{How did the two of you meet?}
I was in Jackson for the weekend and stopped by to say “hi” to an old friend. Tyler had just moved in with that friend. We talked all night, and a week later, Tyler drove to the coast (where I was living at the time) to take me on our first date. We got lost, he spilled coffee on himself and it was perfectly imperfect.
{What is your proposal story?}
Tyler set up the most whimsical, extravagant scavenger hunt for me to go on the day before my birthday. It was storming that day... like really storming, but he went ahead with his plans anyway. I had to follow clues through the entire city to find 25 gifts (since I was turning 25 years old). Friends and family greeted me at each location with the gifts and next clue. One of my best friends even Facetimed me from Orlando to read a clue. Locations included the spot where we had our first kiss, the place in the park where we hung our hammocks, our favorite coffee shop, etc. The scavenger hunt ended at the church we attended. Tyler was waiting on the front steps under his umbrella. When I saw him, I knew this was more than a birthday surprise. I walked through the rain to get to him. Tyler asked if I wanted my final present, and I said “yes.” He went on to say a lot of really sweet things, which made me cry. Then he dropped his umbrella, got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I, of course, said “yes.” (Read the full story here: https://nothingrhymeswithemily.com/2014/12/05/the-rainy-day-proposal-adventure/) Katelyn Williams Photography took those pictures as well
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
We’ve gone to Fondren Church together ever since we started dating. We consider it our home church and the people like family. It’s an old, absolutely gorgeous church right in the heart of Jackson. After Tyler proposed on the steps of the church, it only made sense to start our marriage there.
We chose to have our reception at The South Warehouse. We fell in love with the old, rustic building the first time we saw it and knew it would be just perfect for our reception.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
We went with an earthy, rustic look for the wedding because we felt it fit our personalities best. We didn’t want anything too shiny or fancy. We loved the idea of just keeping everything kind of natural. The bridesmaid’s dresses were mint and the guys wore light tan suits with mint skinny ties to match. The floral arrangements mostly consisted of greenery with pops of peach and white.
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
To be honest, I didn’t really love the whole dress shopping experience. I have never been a huge fan of trying on dresses (I never like how I look in them), and it just seemed like there was a lot of pressure to find the “perfect dress” for my wedding day. I did like the dress, but tried not to make it more than it was – a very, very small part of what would be the best day of my life.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
Rain has always been special to us (example: our proposal story). We incorporated rain and umbrellas throughout the ceremony/reception. We had the proposal picture near the guest book, with the blue umbrella Tyler proposed under right there beside it. We also had a little umbrella printed on our programs. And coincidentally enough, it rained on the evening of our wedding.
Another favorite detail of mine was our guest book. It was a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the places you’ll go!” I collect old children’s books and have actually written a few just for fun. Our first Christmas together, Tyler built me a bookshelf to hold all of my children’s books. We painted it together and it now resides in our living room.
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
I really loved all of it: looking at venues, finding ways to incorporate things that were special to us, talking about the future with Tyler. I’m not going to lie, it was a little overwhelming at times, but I just kept reminding myself that no matter what happened, at the end of the day on August 22nd, I would be married to my best friend.
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
All day I kept telling myself (and everyone who asked) that it didn’t feel real. I didn’t feel like it was MY wedding day. Then it happened.
I was a nervous wreck before walking down the aisle. I just knew I was going to faint during the ceremony. The bridal party and I made our way to the foyer. One by one, my bridesmaids walked through the church doors and down the aisle. Then my little adopted sisters and brother (junior bridesmaid, flower girl and ring bearer) made their grand entrances (and totally stole the show if I do say so myself). The only two people left in the foyer were my daddy and me. We didn’t say much in those few moments of solitude. He asked if I was nervous and I nodded my head. He said he was too. I laughed. Then I heard the key change in the music from inside the church. That was our cue. Daddy looked at me with the gentlest expression I’ve ever seen and said, “You ready?” Before I could answer, the doors swung open, and all I could see were rows and rows of people from different stages of my life: childhood neighbors, college friends, family from across the country, the ladies who used to keep me in the nursery. And there, at the front of the church, was my groom. All of my nerves went away. It was the strangest and most humbling feeling and one that I will never forget. As Daddy and I began to make our way down the aisle, I leaned in and whispered to him, “It feels real now.”
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
Tyler and I choreographed a surprise routine for our first dance together. We cleared the furniture out of his living room and rehearsed for weeks. When the band called us to the dance floor and began to play “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” we started slow dancing. Two lines into the song, we began our routine. Cheers erupted as the beat picked up and so did our moves. Everyone was surprised, especially our parents. It was so much fun, and everyone joined us on the dance floor at the end of the song.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
Oh my gosh, I don’t think I can pick one. There were so many unforgettable moments, and so many pictures that captured the feel of the day. Basically any pictures from the dance floor were hilarious. We had a blast.
At one point all three of our grandmothers (my mom’s mom, dad’s mom and Tyler’s mom’s mom) got out on the dance floor with us. EVERYONE crowded around them and cheered them on as they danced for the first time in years. It was so special.
Another special moment was when Katelyn took us outside during the reception to take a few pictures before the sun went down. This was just after the storm came through and the most BEAUTIFUL rainbow appeared in the sky. She snapped a few shots of us by it. It was perfectly fitting.
There’s also a really funny picture of both of our mothers getting down on the dance floor that I will forever laugh at anytime I see it.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
Again, so many to choose from. I really liked those we took outside during the reception. There’s one where the sun is setting behind us that I just LOVE. I’ll attach it to this email.
Photographer: Katelyn Williams Photography http://katelynwilliamsphotography.com/
Event Planner: None, but I did have a day-of coordinator
Emily Smithhart https://www.facebook.com/emily.samantha.7?fref=ts
Dress: The Bridal Path http://www.bridalpathinc.com/
Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy (earrings) https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1052466633
Hair: Lisa Kirkland McFadden, Kirkland Hair http://www.kirklandhair.com/
Make-up: Sunni Russell https://www.facebook.com/sunni.russell?fref=ts
Bridesmaid Dresses: The Bridal Path http://www.bridalpathinc.com/
Tuxes: The Rogue http://therogue.com/
Videographer: Outland Videography https://www.facebook.com/outlandvideography/?fref=ts
Venue: The South Warehouse https://www.facebook.com/The-South-Warehouse-157798014279532/
Lighting: The South Warehouse/Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Rentals: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Catering: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Bar: World of Wines
Band: Caleb Jett https://www.facebook.com/caleb.jett?fref=ts
Bride’s Cake: Gina Smith https://www.facebook.com/gina.g.smith.73?fref=ts
Groom’s Cake: Gina Smith https://www.facebook.com/gina.g.smith.73?fref=ts
Print Material: Laura Johns (design) https://www.facebook.com/lpickard?fref=ts
Arrow Printers (printing) http://www.arrowprinters.com/
Car Service: Family friend
{Groom} Tyler Moore
{Hometowns} Emily: Picayune, MS; Tyler: Byram, MS
{Wedding Site} Fondren Church, Jackson, MS
{Reception Site} The South Warehouse, Jackson, MS
{How did the two of you meet?}
I was in Jackson for the weekend and stopped by to say “hi” to an old friend. Tyler had just moved in with that friend. We talked all night, and a week later, Tyler drove to the coast (where I was living at the time) to take me on our first date. We got lost, he spilled coffee on himself and it was perfectly imperfect.
{What is your proposal story?}
Tyler set up the most whimsical, extravagant scavenger hunt for me to go on the day before my birthday. It was storming that day... like really storming, but he went ahead with his plans anyway. I had to follow clues through the entire city to find 25 gifts (since I was turning 25 years old). Friends and family greeted me at each location with the gifts and next clue. One of my best friends even Facetimed me from Orlando to read a clue. Locations included the spot where we had our first kiss, the place in the park where we hung our hammocks, our favorite coffee shop, etc. The scavenger hunt ended at the church we attended. Tyler was waiting on the front steps under his umbrella. When I saw him, I knew this was more than a birthday surprise. I walked through the rain to get to him. Tyler asked if I wanted my final present, and I said “yes.” He went on to say a lot of really sweet things, which made me cry. Then he dropped his umbrella, got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I, of course, said “yes.” (Read the full story here: https://nothingrhymeswithemily.com/2014/12/05/the-rainy-day-proposal-adventure/) Katelyn Williams Photography took those pictures as well
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
We’ve gone to Fondren Church together ever since we started dating. We consider it our home church and the people like family. It’s an old, absolutely gorgeous church right in the heart of Jackson. After Tyler proposed on the steps of the church, it only made sense to start our marriage there.
We chose to have our reception at The South Warehouse. We fell in love with the old, rustic building the first time we saw it and knew it would be just perfect for our reception.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
We went with an earthy, rustic look for the wedding because we felt it fit our personalities best. We didn’t want anything too shiny or fancy. We loved the idea of just keeping everything kind of natural. The bridesmaid’s dresses were mint and the guys wore light tan suits with mint skinny ties to match. The floral arrangements mostly consisted of greenery with pops of peach and white.
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
To be honest, I didn’t really love the whole dress shopping experience. I have never been a huge fan of trying on dresses (I never like how I look in them), and it just seemed like there was a lot of pressure to find the “perfect dress” for my wedding day. I did like the dress, but tried not to make it more than it was – a very, very small part of what would be the best day of my life.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
Rain has always been special to us (example: our proposal story). We incorporated rain and umbrellas throughout the ceremony/reception. We had the proposal picture near the guest book, with the blue umbrella Tyler proposed under right there beside it. We also had a little umbrella printed on our programs. And coincidentally enough, it rained on the evening of our wedding.
Another favorite detail of mine was our guest book. It was a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the places you’ll go!” I collect old children’s books and have actually written a few just for fun. Our first Christmas together, Tyler built me a bookshelf to hold all of my children’s books. We painted it together and it now resides in our living room.
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
I really loved all of it: looking at venues, finding ways to incorporate things that were special to us, talking about the future with Tyler. I’m not going to lie, it was a little overwhelming at times, but I just kept reminding myself that no matter what happened, at the end of the day on August 22nd, I would be married to my best friend.
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
All day I kept telling myself (and everyone who asked) that it didn’t feel real. I didn’t feel like it was MY wedding day. Then it happened.
I was a nervous wreck before walking down the aisle. I just knew I was going to faint during the ceremony. The bridal party and I made our way to the foyer. One by one, my bridesmaids walked through the church doors and down the aisle. Then my little adopted sisters and brother (junior bridesmaid, flower girl and ring bearer) made their grand entrances (and totally stole the show if I do say so myself). The only two people left in the foyer were my daddy and me. We didn’t say much in those few moments of solitude. He asked if I was nervous and I nodded my head. He said he was too. I laughed. Then I heard the key change in the music from inside the church. That was our cue. Daddy looked at me with the gentlest expression I’ve ever seen and said, “You ready?” Before I could answer, the doors swung open, and all I could see were rows and rows of people from different stages of my life: childhood neighbors, college friends, family from across the country, the ladies who used to keep me in the nursery. And there, at the front of the church, was my groom. All of my nerves went away. It was the strangest and most humbling feeling and one that I will never forget. As Daddy and I began to make our way down the aisle, I leaned in and whispered to him, “It feels real now.”
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
Tyler and I choreographed a surprise routine for our first dance together. We cleared the furniture out of his living room and rehearsed for weeks. When the band called us to the dance floor and began to play “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” we started slow dancing. Two lines into the song, we began our routine. Cheers erupted as the beat picked up and so did our moves. Everyone was surprised, especially our parents. It was so much fun, and everyone joined us on the dance floor at the end of the song.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
Oh my gosh, I don’t think I can pick one. There were so many unforgettable moments, and so many pictures that captured the feel of the day. Basically any pictures from the dance floor were hilarious. We had a blast.
At one point all three of our grandmothers (my mom’s mom, dad’s mom and Tyler’s mom’s mom) got out on the dance floor with us. EVERYONE crowded around them and cheered them on as they danced for the first time in years. It was so special.
Another special moment was when Katelyn took us outside during the reception to take a few pictures before the sun went down. This was just after the storm came through and the most BEAUTIFUL rainbow appeared in the sky. She snapped a few shots of us by it. It was perfectly fitting.
There’s also a really funny picture of both of our mothers getting down on the dance floor that I will forever laugh at anytime I see it.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
Again, so many to choose from. I really liked those we took outside during the reception. There’s one where the sun is setting behind us that I just LOVE. I’ll attach it to this email.
Photographer: Katelyn Williams Photography http://katelynwilliamsphotography.com/
Event Planner: None, but I did have a day-of coordinator
Emily Smithhart https://www.facebook.com/emily.samantha.7?fref=ts
Dress: The Bridal Path http://www.bridalpathinc.com/
Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy (earrings) https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1052466633
Hair: Lisa Kirkland McFadden, Kirkland Hair http://www.kirklandhair.com/
Make-up: Sunni Russell https://www.facebook.com/sunni.russell?fref=ts
Bridesmaid Dresses: The Bridal Path http://www.bridalpathinc.com/
Tuxes: The Rogue http://therogue.com/
Videographer: Outland Videography https://www.facebook.com/outlandvideography/?fref=ts
Venue: The South Warehouse https://www.facebook.com/The-South-Warehouse-157798014279532/
Lighting: The South Warehouse/Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Rentals: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Catering: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral http://www.freshcutcateringandfloral.com/
Bar: World of Wines
Band: Caleb Jett https://www.facebook.com/caleb.jett?fref=ts
Bride’s Cake: Gina Smith https://www.facebook.com/gina.g.smith.73?fref=ts
Groom’s Cake: Gina Smith https://www.facebook.com/gina.g.smith.73?fref=ts
Print Material: Laura Johns (design) https://www.facebook.com/lpickard?fref=ts
Arrow Printers (printing) http://www.arrowprinters.com/
Car Service: Family friend
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