Cotton Hall

Wedding Day

We are planning to move ahead as normal for our wedding but want you to know that both the ceremony and reception will take place outside! You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you most comfortable but we will not be requiring it for all guests. There will be hand sanitizer and access to restrooms!

Our Wedding

When I was a junior in high school my friends and I went to our annual Mardi Gras Parade in Fairhope. After the parade, we went back to a friends house for a bonfire where I met a girl from Suwanee Georgia named Elle. She had come to visit our good friend Caroline and during the night she told me she was planning on going to Auburn and that maybe we would see each other around in a year. Sure enough, at the very end of October of my freshman year, I was with some friends at a swing dancing party when I saw Elle. We talked for a few minutes when her roommate walked up telling her she was ready to go because it was getting late and she was cold (typical Bridget). Elle then introduced me to Bridget and we had the typical college conversation of “Hey where are you from, what’s your major blah blah blah” but I immediately thought she was so easy to talk to and also really cute. We all went our separate ways that night not really knowing if anything would come from meeting each other. At least I didn’t! Then the next day I get a text from my friend Caroline from home saying she heard I had seen Elle and met Bridget the night before. She then told me she gave my number to Bridget because she needed a date to her sororities formal. Immediately, I was excited because Bridget seemed great and cute and I was excited to get to know her. However, days turned into a week and a half and I never heard from her until 3 days before formal. Bridget asked me to go with her, and In all honesty we both had to ask our friends to help us find each other at pictures because we really didn’t remember what each other looked like since we had only met once. Essentially complete strangers, Bridget and I went to semi-formal and it was a blast. We danced, laughed, and talked about everything we could think on the bus ride. Bridget desired so deeply to know me and talking to her was like talking to an old friend. That night was incredible to say the least. However, after formal we kinda went our separate ways wondering when the next time our paths might cross. Finally, on the last day of Thanksgiving break I texted her and asked her to get lunch on campus and we ate at the super romantic chicken salad chick, and to cap it off I didn’t even pay for her food because I didn’t know where we stood with each other. After that we would see each other around but that was about it. In February, my guy friends and her girlfriends took a spontaneous trip that solidified our friend groups together and made seeing Bridget a lot easier. We grew closer as friends, and on Spring Break she asked me to go to Spring formal with her. At this point I liked Bridget and wanted to make more time for just us, but summer was right around the corner and starting a relationship seemed tough given our summer plans. Formal was a lot of the same. We loved being with one another. She made me laugh and I knew that I would love to spend everyday with Bridget. We didn’t define our relationship before the summer and in her side of the story I’m sure she will tell you how confusing and non committed I seemed even though we both knew we liked each other. That summer I received a letter in the mail my 3rd week of camp. As cheesy as it sounds, reading this letter was the moment I knew I was going to pursue Bridget no matter what. In her letter she sent me, she caught me up on her summer and encouraged me by telling me what she saw in me and how she had loved getting to know me freshman year. Against popular opinion, I let my best friend read this letter. Halfway through he folded it up and gave it back and said “Man I’ve been your closest friend the past 5 years and Bridget just put into words how I see and feel about you. So if she can know you for 6 months and know you this deeply then I’ll be on board if you want to pursue her.” After I got back from Texas and Bridget got back from Portugal we came back to Auburn and spent 2 weeks together before classes started and we truly fell in love with the time we spent together. September 28th we went on a date to Atlanta and I asked her to be my girlfriend and thankfully she said yes. Knowing and being known by Bridget is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Since this time, dating and now being engaged to Bridget has been extremely fun, encouraging, and always exactly where we want to be.

His side...

I haven't known much of my Auburn experience without Jordan Frank somehow intertwined. I met Jordan for the first time briefly on the top of the stadium deck after a swing dancing night freshman year. My roommate at the time, Elle, who was my close high school friend, had met him a few years ago through her close friend Caroline, who went to high school with Jordan. I came up on their conversation to tell her I was ready to leave and ended up meeting Jordan. I didn't think much of it but I do remember thinking he was pretty cute! Soon after I ran into the problem of needing a date for my first sorority function in November of freshman year. After complaining about it to Elle, she said that she would text Jordan to see if he would want to go with me. He replied pretty promptly and said that he would love to. At this time in my life I wasn't the best about texting and didn't follow up with Jordan until a couple days before the semi-formal (Jordan will say it was the day of) but I had also realized that Jordan Frank was a pretty popular guy around the sorority function scene so I also didn't want to give him too much attention. We ended up meeting again for what felt like the first time at semi-formal pictures and had a sweet night together. Jordan was kind to ask me how college had been so far and truly cared to hear about the hard things and the good things. He was sweet, caring, fun to be around, easy to talk to, clearly loved the Lord, cute AND he knew how to swing dance. It was safe to say I had a crush on Jordan Frank after that night. I didn't think I had much of a chance with him so I didn't let myself get too far ahead. Until, Jordan called me the day we got back from Thanksgiving Break asking If I would want to get lunch sometime the next week. I was so excited, but again, didn't want to think too much of it. In true freshman fashion, we got lunch at Chicken Salad Chick on campus, caught up and went our separate ways, not much came of it. I was left kind of confused after this "date?" but knew that I wanted to keep Jordan around. Our dorms were right next to each other so most of the rest of fall semester were small encounters and brief times of catching up in the quad or student center in passing. We kept up every now and then but I still wasn't sure of the chances I had with Jordan. It wasn't until spring semester of freshman year that I got to see more of Jordan. Our friend groups combined to be who we now know as some of our closest and sweetest friends and a big chunk of our wedding party! I would have never believed that if you told me then. We would spend a good bit of time together in group settings, the second half of spring break and would often be in groups studying in the library together. I still had the biggest crush on Jordan and it only grew the more time I got to spend with him. I could tell he treated me differently than other girls and cared to know more about me. I got nervous and excited even at the idea of seeing him some days. We were a lot closer as summer rolled around, but Jordan was going to camp and I was leaving for Portugal for the summer so I didn't think much else would come of it. I remember writing down a prayer that asked the Lord to be in this and even if having Jordan in my life was just as a friend, I was okay with that. Summer came around and we kept up pretty well through texts and phone calls. I wrote Jordan a letter at camp (which I now know changed a lot for him) but didn't think too much of it. We kept up through the end of summer and I could tell that he wanted to talk to me just as much as I wanted to talk to him. I was so excited every time I saw his name pop up on my phone and I couldn't wait to get back to Auburn to spend some time with him. We both made it back to Auburn a week before classes started so we had a lot of time to catch up and hangout before the semester got going. I remember trying to find any reason to get my roommate Ally to come with me to his house or for him to come over with his roommate Jack because I didn't want to be too forward about it all. We had a whole lot of fun the first few weeks of school with all our friends and I kept hoping that something would come of it, but at this point I was just waiting for Jordan to make a move. There were multiple times I told my roommates I just wish he would do something about it, but I waited! Finally one day after class we ran into each other at the student center. Jordan insisted that he wanted to walk me back to my apartment (an almost 30 minute walk in 90 degree Alabama summer weather). We began our walk back talking about anything and everything and finally once we reached the inside of my apartment, Jordan asked me on a date! It was the beginning of a couple weeks of dating until a Friday night date in Atlanta where Jordan Frank finally asked me to be his girlfriend and I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. I wouldn't change my story with Jordan for anything (even if at the time I did want him to just ask me out already). I now know him as my best friend, biggest encourager, first phone call, favorite hug, and best picture of the Father's unconditional love for me. I can't believe that I have the honor and privilege of being his wife.

Her Side...

Our Story

We are SO excited to spend the weekend with you and incredibly humbled that you would take the time to do so! Hilton Head Island and it's surrounding areas has meant so much to me (Bridget) growing up and has been a sweet spot that Jordan and I have come to love spending time together. We’re excited to share that with people that mean so much to us! In addition to our hotel room blocks, there are many Airbnb's and VRBO's in Beaufort as well as Hilton Head Island, so feel free to explore!   Love, Bridget and Jordan

If calling, say you are with the O'Donnell/Frank WeddingPlease make reservations prior to Sept 7, 2021!

Hampton Inn Beaufort

If calling, say you are with the O'Donnell/Frank WeddingPlease make reservations prior to Sept 7, 2021!

Holiday Inn & Suites Beaufort @ Highway 21

Hilton Garden Inn Beaufort

Travel

No formal gathering on Friday night, but there are so many fun things to do and places to eat in Beaufort!

Activities

Take a walk along the waterfront park in downtown Beaufort!

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Visit Hunting Island Beach and walk to the top of the lighthouse!

Hunting Island State Park

Check out the beautifully lined Spanish Moss Trail with a walk or a bike ride! 10 mile trail stretching throughout Beaufort.

Spanish Moss Trail

Enjoy the waterways with a guided kayak or paddle board tour!

Higher Ground Outfitters

Visit the Port Royal Community Beer Garden and try seasonal, local brew and a rotating selection of food trucks!

Community Beer Garden

Walk the board walk at the Sands Beach in Port Royal!

Sands Beach

Restaurants and Snacks

Enjoy a Sweet Tea Float at SCOUT Southern Market on Bay Street (the peach is the best!)

Scout Southern Market

Visit Urban Nest and Urban Brew – a fun and unique shopping experience paired with a coffee shop

Urban Brew + Co.

Perfect for breakfast &amp; lunch!

Lowcountry Produce Market & Café

Perfect for lunch and dinner by the river!

Fishcamp on 11th Street

Fabulous dinner option on the waterfront. Reservations are recommended!

Saltus River Grill

A fun late night spot or a great choice for a delicious dinner. Reservations are recommended. You won’t be disappointed by the craft cocktails!

Old Bull Tavern

An interactive dining experience in uptown Beaufort. The menu changes weekly and it’s a very personalized experience with the Chef/Owner of the restaurant

Blacksheep

Enjoy lunch or dinner here and check out the large pizza oven!

Hearth Wood Fired Pizza

Lost Local

Things to Do

Lauren O'Donnell

Alexis Schmid

Ally Jelks

Claire Payne

Eva Neel

Jane Johnson

Lauren Mcallister

Lillabea Cochran

Maddie White

Mary Grace Hellmich

Molly Thomas

Zahli Hayden

Conner Frank

Asa Williams

Billy Horne

Carter Hunt

Jack Flowers

Jack Singley

Patrick Parish

Philip O'Donnell

Sam Smythe

Taylor Barker

Wedding Party

through the years

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Trolley Available 

We will be providing a trolley service available to all guests to and from the venue. The two trolleys can hold a total of 36 guests per trolley and will be leaving from The Beaufort Inn (809 Port Republic St Beaufort, SC 29902) at 4:30 pm on the day of the wedding and one will be returning at 9:30, the other returning after the event is finished.However, there will be parking on site at the venue! If you would like more information on this please do not hesitate to reach out!

Bridget & Jordan

Bridget & Jordan

Photos

through the years