Meadowbrook Farm

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Well, like most great stories, this one involves and starts with a Karen…No literally her name is Karen. Although insistent and slow as molasses in this production…. her dramatics and escapades are what brought these two together. She is none other than the groom's Auntie, whom Bethany met while working together at Torrid! So lets set the scene. It’s June 2024 and the B&amp;G (Bride and Groom) have both at this point tried at love and lost. Our Groom was ready to throw the towel in and was telling God it was useless and that there wasn’t anybody out there for him. His Auntie mentioned Bethany to him. He really didn’t have high hopes, but&nbsp;the next day he was sitting in the barn and thought he’d give it a try. So he asked Karen for her number and prayed over it and then ………. Our Bride here had pretty much resigned herself to becoming a ‘Crazy Dog Lady’, surrounded by bunch of tail wagging, drool buckets of affection. She had deleted all of her online dating profiles and apps. And told God, "I’m done with online dating and if You have a husband for me, Your going to have to miraculously put him in front of me." And then ………. Boom&nbsp;here comes&nbsp;Auntie Karen on the case … On June 8th,&nbsp;she texted and asked Bethany “Are you still single?”&nbsp;and Bethany hesitantly replied, “Depends on who’s asking and why?” And that’s when Karen decided to bring up her good looking, single cow wrangling, farmer nephew aka our Groom. ( Funny side story she made mention of him before, but never set the two up prior to this and crazy enough these two actually matched on a dating app, but Bethany didn’t see the match until months later! But don’t worry everything happens in God’s perfect timing!) Now Bethany wasn’t responding quick enough through text, to Karen’s liking so…. After blowing her phone up she began text her friend's phone, and calling the store phone. After much persistence, Karen finally reached Bethany and asked if she could give her number to Barry. (golly gee whillikers Karen, 2 1/2 years later, and now you’re in a rush……… !?!) Bethany said “If gets you to leave me alone, then yes!”&nbsp;And then ……..that was the day the B&amp;G started talking! And two weeks later there was a&nbsp;official ‘First Date’. Putt Putt and Cracker Barrel.&nbsp;And although Bethany creamed him at putt putt,&nbsp;it didn’t damper the atmosphere of a growing love story (even with all her gloating).&nbsp;Fireworks weren’t just in the sky on their 2nd&nbsp;date, ( on July 4th) they were sparking between them! Barry officially asked her to be his girlfriend on July 14th.&nbsp;And the feelings grew deeper, the conversations got longer and later. Their lives began to intertwine. Bethany started going to his football games and watching him coach. And Barry loved seeing her out there cheering him on with her ‘Dibs on the Coach’ shirt. He especially loved see her waiting for him after and giving him a hug and kiss. Barry started playing Kahoots, and helping Bethany study for her school work as she is working on her degree. The two became inseparable! Visiting each other at work,&nbsp;playing Disney trivia, unleashing glitter bombs, nerf wars, and lots of laughter , and lots of K- I-S-S-I-N-G (EWWW and fun fact, on the first kiss Barry accidentally kissed her eye. I’m guessing that’s what happens when you date a jolly green giant whose 6’6 and she’s 5’7. But Barry is a lot nicer, because on later date, she ‘accidently’ shot him in the eye with a nerf gun lol) . It became apparent very quickly how well-suited these two are for each other. And that this wasn’t a fling, but something so much more. During their first Holiday season, they survived the meetings of the families. Her sisters definitely gave him a hard time, but each of the families received them with open arms, and a sense of belonging. They both fit just right into each others worlds. (Also for her cow loving sisters, it was an utter deal sealer, finding out Barry’s family farm has cows). Well Fast forward to March 18th, Barry took Bethany to a very special place in his heart,&nbsp;Carson Springs Camp. Although our Groom had frequented this place many times, it was a first for our Bride. He warned her on the way up that there was no cell service. And&nbsp;as they started the trek up the mountain, She asked” is this where we’re going to die?” She was definitely on the edge of her seat, on the narrow and bumpy road up the mountain in the wilderness! At the top there was an absolutely stunning overlook of the mountain. He then took her on a picnic dinner and shared how he spent time working at this camp and a lot of time praying at this overlook. This place was a huge impact on his life. And after dinner he walked her over to the overlook and they talked, and took photos with a beautiful scenery. Then Barry pulled her in for a hug, and told her how much he loved her, and all that she meant to him and how thankful he is to have her in his life.&nbsp;Then he nervously got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. And without hesitation, she said YES!&nbsp;And then he stood up with shaking hands and put a ring on her finger. While she jokingly threatened him to not drop the ring down the Mountain! And here we are now, waiting on these two to get hitched! The wait has been worth it, but they are beyond ready for December 6th&nbsp;and their happily ever after! They both thank God for each other and for putting them together in His perfect timing! Lets #putadentonit&nbsp;

Photos

Brandi is the oldest sister of our Bride to be! 

Brandi Williams

Wedding Party

White Pine is not far from some of the biggest attractions found in East Tennessee. You will be able to find any and every type of adventure!

Wear comfortable shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking!If you go in the evening, you will see millions of Christmas lights!

Dollywood

You can take a chair lift up or the safari bus!Where comfortable shoes, it's a lot of walking!

Anakeesta

Crave Golf Club

Dolly Parton's Stampede

Cades Cove Scenic Loop

WonderWorks Pigeon Forge

Beyond the Lens! Family Fun

Hollywood Wax Museum

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Things to Do

Registry

There are endless hotels and cabin rentals, you are welcome to look up your own, listed below are just a few!

Bethany & Barry

Bethany & Barry

B&B