Rehearsal Dinner

The Noah Liff Opera Center

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

On May 2, 2015, Brian was living and coaching in Nashville and Sidney was living in New Orleans but visiting Nashville for a family wedding. After the wedding, Sidney and her cousins went to their favorite bar in Midtown, Winner's, where they toasted the newly wed Melissa and Dave and clinked glasses for their Uncle's 50th birthday. Brian was also out in Midtown that night watching the Mayweather v. Pacquiao fight with friends. The fight ended, but Brian had just gotten back from the bar with two beers to find that his friends were ready to go. Undeterred, he stuck the two beers into his pockets and made his way to a new place he had been wanting to try -- Winner's. Sidney was outside talking to her cousin when she turned around to go back inside and ran smack dab into Brian. Brian said, "Hey."Sidney said, "Hey." There was a long pause. Sidney announced that she was going to the bar to grab a couple of beers when, lo and behold, Brian pulled two beers out of his pocket. "Are you a magician?" Sidney asked."I can be if you want me to be," Brian answered. After that night they kept in touch for years seeing each other whenever time and distance allowed. In 2019, they decided that life was better when they were together. Since then they’ve lived in Jackson, Mississippi, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently reside in Sycamore, Illinois.

Our Story

Photos

Denise and Sidney met in New Orleans where Denise welcomed her into the Who Dat Nation and taught her how to wear blush.

Denise

Brian and Tony met coaching together at Anna Maria. 

Tony

Frequently confused as mother and daughter, Anna and Sidney are cousins who share an affinity for Game Day dresses.

Anna

Brian and Arrmon have been friends since they were kids. They played football, basketball, and baseball together.

Arrmon

Taylor and Sidney have been friends since childhood although 90% of their friendship has been spent in a Mexican restaurant. 

Taylor

Kye and Brian coached together at Alcorn State.

Andrew and Sidney met at a youth group garage sale. He once convinced her to buy a lime green trench coat and they've never looked back. 

Andrew

Drew and Brian met the same night as Sidney and Brian. They've talked everyday since. 

Drew

Lizzie and Sidney come from a long line of sister women. They've thrived at cheerleading camp and on boats in the rain. 

Lizzie Grace

Brian and BJ were roommates and played football together in college. 

Beth and Sidney met at a bar on a church trip. They've found adventures and laughter from Australia to Pigeon Forge and everywhere in between.

Beth

Young Frank and Brian met in Nashville. They've traveled to many a sporting event together but really got close at the SEC baseball tournament in 2021.

Young Frank

Wedding Party

Q + A

We are thrilled to welcome so many out of town guests! Please use the link below to access our room block and special wedding rate. ﻿Our rate and room block expire JUNE 20th so please make your reservations ASAP! If the Marriott Vandy isn't for you and you need other recommendations, please let us know, either way we want to know where you stay!

Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University

Accommodations 

A few of our favorite restaurants and bars

Midtown CafeEdley's BBQSan Antonio Taco CompanyCentral BBQBricktop's51st DeliJ. Alexander'sHall's ChophouseElliston Place Soda ShopRuby SunshineSun &amp; Fork The LocalLoser's Red DoorVibesBlackstone Brewery

Things to do around town

Downtown Nashville428 Broadway (15min drive from hotel) Downtown Nashville is a must see while you are in town! Grab a beer at a honky tonk or do some shopping and dining at 5th and Broad.

Ryman Auditorium116 5th Ave N (15min drive from hotel) The mother church of country music! All the greats have paid their dues at the Ryman and the tour is one of a kind.

Country Music Hall of Fame222 Rep. John Lewis Way S (15min drive from hotel) Anything you've ever wanted to know about country music is on display at the hall of fame. A self guided experience so you can pick and choose what exhibits you are most interested in!

For Our Friends with Kids

Dragon Park (Fannie Mae Dees Park)2400 Blakemore Ave (5min drive/15min walk from hotel) This park is a staple for most Nashville natives.

The Adventure Science Center800 Fort Negley Blvd (10min Drive from hotel) The Adventure Science Center is a hands on learning center and museum that will entertain children of all ages!

Brian & Sidney

Brian & Sidney

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