{Bride} Candace Hare
{Groom} Kyle Smith
{Hometowns} Candace - Raymond, MS | Kyle - Byram, MS
{Wedding Site} Bridlewood of Madison- Madison, MS
{Reception Site} Bridlewood of Madison- Madison, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} Queen Anne’s lace, lavender roses, succulents, white and green hydrangea, lavender spikey, lavender lepto, and white garden roses
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} Lavender roses, succulents, white and green hydrangea, lavender spikey, and lavender lepto
{How did the two of you meet?}
Kyle and I have known each other since high school. When I was in 8th grade and played on the high school's girls' soccer team, he was actually our ball boy! We both went to Mississippi State University, had classes together and tailgated together, but we were always just friends. After Kyle graduated college, he moved to Indiana for a job. Two years later, his job transferred him back home. He joined my gym May of 2014. (He always says he joined because he knew I was a member there) We went on our first date June 27, 2014 and have been together ever since!
{What is your proposal story?}
Kyle wanted to take me out for an early birthday dinner because we had plans on my actual birthday. He decided we should try a new restaurant and made reservations at The Gathering in The Town of Livingston. As we were walking up to the restaurant, I mentioned the Livingston Sweet Shoppe next door and Kyle asked me if I wanted to go before dinner, I naturally, said yes. When we walked in, the owner asked what brought us out for the night and Kyle told him we were celebrating my birthday. He led us straight to the popcorn and started giving me samples of different flavors. As I’m eating the popcorn (my appetizer, right?), I heard someone beating on the glass front door. I turned to look and I saw my entire family waving at me through the windows. I was super confused so I turned to Kyle for an explanation and there he was on one knee holding the most beautiful ring! **Que the water works** Both of our families rushed in cheering and that's when I noticed our friends were there watching through the windows too! What was really cool, Kyle got my brother in law to set up his go pro and it videoed the whole thing! We all went to eat at The Gathering where there were balloons, signs, cakes, flowers, and gifts. It was the most incredible thing.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
As soon as we got engaged, a family friend mentioned to me a new venue that was in the works of being built! She told me that they already had a similar location in Hattiesburg, MS. The very next weekend I went to The Barn at Bridlewood in Hattiesburg to check it out and I instantly knew that if Bridlewood of Madison were to be anything like the original one, that it would be absolutely perfect! I booked Bridlewood of Madison that day and the venue hadn’t even started to be built yet! It was so exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) seeing the entire process of the venue being built from start to finish! Marcus, the co-owner, was so patient with me every time I would ask to come see the progress! He was truly wonderful!
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
I wanted something springy, whimsical, romantic, and a little vintage. Purple is my favorite color and green is Kyle’s favorite color so I just chose soft purples and greens and went with it!
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
I went to two different dress stores in Jackson. I liked everything but didn’t love anything! My mom and I decided to make the trip to Mimi’s Bridal in Laurel, and found the one! I had been avoiding strapless dresses the entire dress shopping process and I ended up loving a strapless!
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
I have two- The first is a blue crystal bunny (our last name is Hare) that my older sister attached to her bouquet in her wedding 6 years prior. The second was my “something old” which was my mom’s diamond bracelet!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
Honestly, my favorite part of the process was when all the details were finalized! Haha- I am a very indecisive person so, wedding planning was harder for me! Thank goodness for Kyle, my mom, sisters, and best friends because they were a lot of help! Also, I am very thankful for our wedding coordinator, Meredith McCullough, who took all of my planning and ideas and turned them into reality the day of our wedding! She totally got my vision!!
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
We had to have our rehearsal the morning of the wedding because our venue was booked the Friday night before. One of my favorite moments was being with Kyle, our family, and wedding party in a calm, casual *no makeup* atmosphere eating breakfast together before the rehearsal. I know people say its bad luck to see your groom before the first look or wedding ceremony but it just felt right! Another favorite moment was our letter exchange, first look, and gift exchange! It was such a sweet and special time that Kyle and I got to have before the group photos and wedding started!
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
I was surprised that it didn’t rain!! The entire week leading up to the wedding had an 80% chance of rain for the wedding day. We were planning for an outdoors ceremony which had stress levels a little high! It sprinkled that morning and then the weather was perfect for the rest of the day! The Lord answered all of our prayers!
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
One of my favorite pictures was the one of me and Kyle kissing and our wedding party cheering in the background!
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
Probably the one of me smashing wedding cake in Kyle’s face. He told me after, that he hadn’t planned to do it and didn’t think I would either. I totally caught him off guard and it was awesome! We are very playful and love to laugh and have a good time so I think that one represents us well!
Vendors:
Photographer: Brian Flint Photography
Weekend Coordinator: Meredith McCullough/Stella & Co. Events
Dress: Mimi’s Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry: Mom’s diamond bracelet
Headpiece: Molly Gee Designs
Hair: Memrie Haguewood at Luxe Salon
Make-up: Janell Vandevender
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Videographer: Take Two Video Pro
Venue: Bridlewood of Madison
Rentals: Eventful
Florist: Fresh Cut
Catering: 4Top Catering
Bar: Char Bar
Band: The Dantones
Bride’s Cake: That Special Touch
Groom’s Cake: Kyle’s great grandmother made mini fried pies and pound cake
Print Material: Invitation and monogram- Love Supply Co
Car Service: Trolley - Phoenix Limousine
{Groom} Kyle Smith
{Hometowns} Candace - Raymond, MS | Kyle - Byram, MS
{Wedding Site} Bridlewood of Madison- Madison, MS
{Reception Site} Bridlewood of Madison- Madison, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} Queen Anne’s lace, lavender roses, succulents, white and green hydrangea, lavender spikey, lavender lepto, and white garden roses
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} Lavender roses, succulents, white and green hydrangea, lavender spikey, and lavender lepto
{How did the two of you meet?}
Kyle and I have known each other since high school. When I was in 8th grade and played on the high school's girls' soccer team, he was actually our ball boy! We both went to Mississippi State University, had classes together and tailgated together, but we were always just friends. After Kyle graduated college, he moved to Indiana for a job. Two years later, his job transferred him back home. He joined my gym May of 2014. (He always says he joined because he knew I was a member there) We went on our first date June 27, 2014 and have been together ever since!
{What is your proposal story?}
Kyle wanted to take me out for an early birthday dinner because we had plans on my actual birthday. He decided we should try a new restaurant and made reservations at The Gathering in The Town of Livingston. As we were walking up to the restaurant, I mentioned the Livingston Sweet Shoppe next door and Kyle asked me if I wanted to go before dinner, I naturally, said yes. When we walked in, the owner asked what brought us out for the night and Kyle told him we were celebrating my birthday. He led us straight to the popcorn and started giving me samples of different flavors. As I’m eating the popcorn (my appetizer, right?), I heard someone beating on the glass front door. I turned to look and I saw my entire family waving at me through the windows. I was super confused so I turned to Kyle for an explanation and there he was on one knee holding the most beautiful ring! **Que the water works** Both of our families rushed in cheering and that's when I noticed our friends were there watching through the windows too! What was really cool, Kyle got my brother in law to set up his go pro and it videoed the whole thing! We all went to eat at The Gathering where there were balloons, signs, cakes, flowers, and gifts. It was the most incredible thing.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
As soon as we got engaged, a family friend mentioned to me a new venue that was in the works of being built! She told me that they already had a similar location in Hattiesburg, MS. The very next weekend I went to The Barn at Bridlewood in Hattiesburg to check it out and I instantly knew that if Bridlewood of Madison were to be anything like the original one, that it would be absolutely perfect! I booked Bridlewood of Madison that day and the venue hadn’t even started to be built yet! It was so exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) seeing the entire process of the venue being built from start to finish! Marcus, the co-owner, was so patient with me every time I would ask to come see the progress! He was truly wonderful!
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
I wanted something springy, whimsical, romantic, and a little vintage. Purple is my favorite color and green is Kyle’s favorite color so I just chose soft purples and greens and went with it!
{How did you pick “the dress?”}
I went to two different dress stores in Jackson. I liked everything but didn’t love anything! My mom and I decided to make the trip to Mimi’s Bridal in Laurel, and found the one! I had been avoiding strapless dresses the entire dress shopping process and I ended up loving a strapless!
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
I have two- The first is a blue crystal bunny (our last name is Hare) that my older sister attached to her bouquet in her wedding 6 years prior. The second was my “something old” which was my mom’s diamond bracelet!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
Honestly, my favorite part of the process was when all the details were finalized! Haha- I am a very indecisive person so, wedding planning was harder for me! Thank goodness for Kyle, my mom, sisters, and best friends because they were a lot of help! Also, I am very thankful for our wedding coordinator, Meredith McCullough, who took all of my planning and ideas and turned them into reality the day of our wedding! She totally got my vision!!
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
We had to have our rehearsal the morning of the wedding because our venue was booked the Friday night before. One of my favorite moments was being with Kyle, our family, and wedding party in a calm, casual *no makeup* atmosphere eating breakfast together before the rehearsal. I know people say its bad luck to see your groom before the first look or wedding ceremony but it just felt right! Another favorite moment was our letter exchange, first look, and gift exchange! It was such a sweet and special time that Kyle and I got to have before the group photos and wedding started!
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?}
I was surprised that it didn’t rain!! The entire week leading up to the wedding had an 80% chance of rain for the wedding day. We were planning for an outdoors ceremony which had stress levels a little high! It sprinkled that morning and then the weather was perfect for the rest of the day! The Lord answered all of our prayers!
{Your favorite picture from the big day?}
One of my favorite pictures was the one of me and Kyle kissing and our wedding party cheering in the background!
{The picture that represents the two of you best?}
Probably the one of me smashing wedding cake in Kyle’s face. He told me after, that he hadn’t planned to do it and didn’t think I would either. I totally caught him off guard and it was awesome! We are very playful and love to laugh and have a good time so I think that one represents us well!
Vendors:
Photographer: Brian Flint Photography
Weekend Coordinator: Meredith McCullough/Stella & Co. Events
Dress: Mimi’s Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry: Mom’s diamond bracelet
Headpiece: Molly Gee Designs
Hair: Memrie Haguewood at Luxe Salon
Make-up: Janell Vandevender
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Videographer: Take Two Video Pro
Venue: Bridlewood of Madison
Rentals: Eventful
Florist: Fresh Cut
Catering: 4Top Catering
Bar: Char Bar
Band: The Dantones
Bride’s Cake: That Special Touch
Groom’s Cake: Kyle’s great grandmother made mini fried pies and pound cake
Print Material: Invitation and monogram- Love Supply Co
Car Service: Trolley - Phoenix Limousine
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