Martingayle Plantation

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Abi and Torin first met at a week-long youth retreat called Tides, where Abi was serving as the camp nurse and leading a girls' group and Torin had been asked to lead a guys’ group. On the way to the beach, one of Torin’s students got hurt at a rest stop, and the student was brought to Abi to check on him. That’s when the two first met. Throughout the week, the student needed daily checkups, so Torin would accompany him each morning. Over those brief visits, Abi and Torin got to know each other a little more and discovered they shared a lot of mutual friends. By the end of the trip, they realized they’d both be attending the same wedding just a week later. The night before the wedding, Torin practiced his swing dancing—just in case he had the chance to ask Abi to dance. At the reception, the two spent much of the evening talking before Torin finally asked her to dance. Afterward, they ended up at Waffle House, where they continued into more conversation. A couple days later, Abi left for Uganda for the summer. Right before she boarded her plane, she received a voice memo from Torin—a prayer over her trip. During her time away, they continued exchanging voice memos and updates. A few weeks in, Torin asked if he could call to hear more about her trip. That phone call turned into a four-hour FaceTime conversation. Torin had planned to wait until Abi was back in Auburn to ask her on a date, but after that long conversation, he decided to ask her then for a date when she came home. When she did finally come home, Torin happened to be on a family trip, so their first date ended up being Abi picking him up from the airport and Torin made her breakfast for dinner!

How We Met

Our Story

Photos

BRIDESMAIDS

Anna Lively

Ashley Pennington

Clara Eysel

LeighEllen Johnson

Emilee McCamy

Cassie Russell

Macy Thormodsgaard

Madison Stutzman

Kate Fleming

Jessica Hodges

Addi Jones

Caroline Bryars

Hailey Hallmark

Madeline Williams

Karina Sones

Groomsmen

Braydin Sones

Carter Inman

Mac Inman

Robbie Lively

Caleb Eason

Jalen Rodgers

Brad Mitchell

Joseph Hodges

William Hodges

Jase Phillips

Mohammad Joghataee 

Andrew Akbari

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please click the "website" button below to find the hotel block! It is newly renovated and 1 mile from campus!

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Auburn University Area

Please click the "website" button below to find the hotel block. This is located right by interstate 85, which you will get on to head to the venue!

Courtyard by Marriott Auburn

We did not block off rooms for this one, but if you would like to stay in downtown Auburn, this is a great option!

Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL

We did not block off rooms for this one, but if you would like to stay in downtown Auburn, this is a wonderful option! It is located right across from Samford lawn.

The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center

Travel

Located at the iconic intersection of Toomer’s Corner (College St. &amp; Magnolia Ave.), this is where you’ll find Auburn’s famous fresh-squeezed lemonade!

Toomer's Drugs

Botanic is a blend of greenhouse/garden‐setting, market, café, and full restaurant/Bar experience. The “Market” part (which includes the coffee &amp; pastry side) has open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7 AM–9 PM, Sunday 7 AM–5 PM, and closed Mondays. Grab a coffee and walk through the greenhouse and gardens inside!

Botanic

Lucy's is a very well-known brunch spot and they allow you to make reservations through their website!

Lucy's

The Hound is known for southern cuisine and is located in downtown Auburn. You can make a reservation through their website. Saturday: Brunch from ~9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Dinner from ~5 p.m.

THE HOUND

For a fun and casual meal out, head to Hey Day Market — a new food hall with something for everyone, just a quick walk from campus in downtown Auburn.

Hey Day Market

Things to Do