Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Barn at Twin Valley

Reception

Our Wedding

Oh here it goes.. I met Abercrombie- wearing, bangs-to-the-side, braces on top and bottom, and never without his wallabies or sperries Jesse Benton when I was in the 7th grade at Edgewood Academy. I didn't know much about Jesse except that he came in with three other brothers. It didn't take long for us to become friends though - I always loved how Jesse could make any school function, even a boring tornado drill, fun. I was drawn to his life-of- the-party personality and have loved it ever since.&nbsp; As we grew up together from Junior High to High School, Jesse remained one of my closest friends. I can't count the amount of memories we have from his football and my cheerleading days, to our big track meets (we still laugh at how short those shorts were), or parties we went to together (sorry parents, we are over 21 now). :) But, Jesse remained constant through that entire time. I actually told him I liked him when I was a Junior and he was a 9th grader (yes I robbed the cradle on this one). I was realizing just how much he meant to me and what a good person he was. But, I quickly "took it back" when he told me he had always had feelings for me too. He wasn't happy about it, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to go down that road with one of my good friends at 17 years old.&nbsp;We still hung out with the same crowd and were friends- I even left him something in my last will and testament in high school – that was how close we were!&nbsp; Flash forward two years when I'm a Freshman at the University of Alabama- I was having fun with my new college friends, not worried about a relationship at all. Well,&nbsp;here comes Jesse up to Ttown for a football game. Of course, we hangout tailgating all day and had all of our friends over that night. Jesse and I realized that day how much we had missed each other and I realized how much he really did mean to me.&nbsp;So, even though he was still a Junior in high school and I was a Freshman in college (so strange), we decided to give it a shot, knowing these feelings were there for a reason. In May 2013, we started dating and have been in each other's lives ever since. I can’t tell you enough how much I hear my friends say “Jesse sets the standard” for a guy in a relationship or how much they admire what we have. He’s my best friend, but he was my good friend first, before he was ever anything more, and I think that’s one of the main reasons our relationship works so well. It’s built on a lasting friendship, that started when we were 12 and 13 years old! There isn’t really a date or event that we “met” at. We have grown up together. But, if I had to pick a time when I 100% knew I wanted to pursue what I felt for him, it would be the football game in 2013. After that day, Jesse has had my heart, through great times and through bad times, through loss, through celebrations, through everything! He’s the most loving and the most fun best friend. Through all of life's ups and downs, he has always been there for me- first as a friend, then as a best friend, then as a boyfriend, and now a fiancé! I could not put into words how sweet, thoughtful, loving, and just an all-around great guy Jesse is. He's the best guy I know, and the best guy I've ever met. I think realizing that at 20 years old made me want to always have him by my side! Here's to getting that wish and forever with my best friend!&nbsp;

Chandler 

Jesse

Where do I start… My life has not been perfect by any means, but through it all Chandler Lee has been involved in some way, shape, form, or fashion. Through starting a new school, death of family and friends, and all the Military experiences, she has always been there to pick me up, as a friend, as a comforter, and as my bride to be. In 2007 when I was in 5th&nbsp;grade, I came to know Chandler as a friend. She was always nice to me, and as the new kid at school, knowing someone that makes you feel accepted is a huge relief. As time ticked on, we became closer. We were both very involved in sports, so we were always cheering each other on - whether I was watching her play volleyball or her cheering for me on the sidelines on Friday nights. There was one instance where myself, Chandler, and another friend were waiting on our brothers to get out of football practice. I invited them to listen to my brother’s radio in his truck. They accepted my invitation and climbed up into the truck. I was a little nervous so of course, I had to show off, and so I turned the music all the way up! I do not remember the song, but what I do remember is Chandler singing every word. She has always brought so much joy and happiness into my life but from that day forward, I knew she had something special. Something far more than just beauty - AND I LIKED IT!!! I came to know Chandler as a comforter around 2009 not long after our radio adventure. Chandler has brought so much meaning to my life by always having confidence in me. She reassured that I would be able to push through any obstacle. She has done more for me that she can imagine. For example, she was one of the first people to show up to my house after my brother passed. She was the first person I called when one of our close friends passed away. She stands beside me through all of my countless military schools and trainings, she has been there for me through promotions and even jumping out of airplanes… she was right there by myside when she did not have to be.&nbsp; I always knew I wanted to marry Chandler - she was so beautiful, so funny and always nice to everyone - She was smart and had direction. She was and still is the whole package. There was this one instance in Tuscaloosa when I came with one of my best friends to a University of Alabama football game. Chan and I had strong feelings for each other, but we had not talked in months - she was a Freshman at Bama and I was still in high school. I will never forget how nervous I was walking up to a college tailgate full of people I didn’t know. And of course, guess who comes to the rescue once again! Chan took me in, introduced me to everyone, and made me feel right at home. She didn’t leave my side until gametime rolled around and we had to go our separate ways. I wasn’t happy we got split up, but I knew that we would meet up later because I was staying with Chase (her brother) and hopefully she would come back there after the game. To make a long story short, our group of friends went to an abandoned hospital in Tuscaloosa - she was scared and clung to me through the whole adventure. To me, from that day on, we have been destined for marriage. We have struggled at times like all relationships do, but we have always came out of any situation better than before. She is an incredible woman and I am beyond blessed to be able to call her my future wife. She has loved me through all life’s burdens and I can honestly say I would not be who I am today without Chandler, She has truly saved me.

Our Story

Near Capitol Hill Golf CourseMake yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and Netflix provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center in Prattville, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Alabama State University and Capitol Hill Golf Course.  This golf hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Prattville Baptist Hospital.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Capitol Hill Golf Course - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Prattville Baptist Hospital - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  Baptist Health - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  The Hank Williams Museum - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  The Legacy Museum - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi  Court Square - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 16 km / 9.9 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 16 km / 9.9 mi  Maxwell Air Force Base - 16 km / 9.9 mi  The preferred airport for Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 27.1 km / 16.9 mi Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center

Near Capitol Hill Golf CourseMake yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Prattville, Home2 Suites Montgomery Prattville is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of The Legacy Museum and Civil Rights Memorial.  This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Maxwell Air Force Base and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Alabama State Capitol.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Capitol Hill Golf Course - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  Prattville Baptist Hospital - 6.4 km / 4 mi  Baptist Health - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi  The Hank Williams Museum - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi  The Legacy Museum - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi  Court Square - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  Maxwell Air Force Base - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi  The nearest major airport is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 26.9 km / 16.7 miDon't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Home2 Suites Montgomery Prattville. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Home2 Suites Montgomery Prattville

Near Capitol Hill Golf CourseMake yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Prattville South in Prattville, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Alabama State University and Capitol Hill Golf Course.  This hotel is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Prattville Baptist Hospital.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Capitol Hill Golf Course - 2 km / 1.2 mi  Prattville Baptist Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Baptist Health - 8 km / 5 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi  The Hank Williams Museum - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi  The Legacy Museum - 15 km / 9.3 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi  Court Square - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi  Centennial Hill Historic District - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi  The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Prattville South is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 26.3 km / 16.4 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Prattville South. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Prattville South

Near Capitol Hill Golf CourseMake yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville, AL in Prattville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alabama State University and Capitol Hill Golf Course.  This hotel is 17.7 mi (28.6 km) from Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Prattville Baptist Hospital.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Capitol Hill Golf Course - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Prattville Baptist Hospital - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi  Baptist Health - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi  The Hank Williams Museum - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi  The Legacy Museum - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi  Court Square - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi  Centennial Hill Historic District - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi  The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville, AL is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville, AL. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville, AL

Near Capitol Hill Golf CourseMake yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.With a stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Prattville/Millbrook in Millbrook, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alabama State University and Capitol Hill Golf Course.  This hotel is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Prattville Baptist Hospital.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Capitol Hill Golf Course - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Prattville Baptist Hospital - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi  Baptist Health - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi  The Hank Williams Museum - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi  The Legacy Museum - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Holt Street Baptist Church - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Court Square - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Mount Zion AME Zion Church - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Centennial Hill Historic District - 14.5 km / 9 mi  The nearest major airport is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 25.2 km / 15.7 miEnjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Millbrook? This hotel has facilities measuring 957 square feet (89 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Prattville/Millbrook

Near Alabama State UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 237 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and complimentary weekday newspapers.With a stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr, you'll be centrally located in Montgomery, a 4-minute drive from Alabama State University and 13 minutes from EastChase Shopping Mall.  This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.5 km) from Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Creek Casino Montgomery.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  The Hank Williams Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  The Legacy Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Court Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Rosa Parks Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi  252 Montgomery Street - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi  Centennial Hill Historic District - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  Centennial Hill Historic District - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  The National Memorial for Peace and Justice - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Supreme Court of Alabama - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Dexter Avenue Baptist Church - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Southern Poverty Law Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Civil Rights Memorial - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Alabama State Capitol - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  First Baptist Church - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  The preferred airport for Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features wireless Internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Montgomery? This hotel has facilities measuring 15000 square feet (1394 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Enjoy American cuisine at Fountain Court Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Chandler & Jesse

Chandler & Jesse

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