Canaan Acres

Rehearsal Dinner

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Our Wedding

Faith &amp; Bishop were living separate yet very parallel lives. While both attending nursing school at South Alabama and even attending the same church, they managed to never cross paths. It was in April of 2023 that Faith saw a picture of Bishop, and knew that she HAD to meet him. She went on a wild goose chase trying to figure out who he was. A mutual friend gave Faith's phone number to Bishop &amp; he eventually reached out. With perfect timing in both of their lives, Bishop was just about to move back to Birmingham. This was just the beginning of their journey that is to last a lifetime. In just the last year and a half, Faith and Bishop have seen the faithfulness and provision of the Lord with fresh eyes. One of the sweetest parts of their relationship is their reflection on all the small and large moments in life that managed to get them to each other. Not by any mistakes, but solely by God's grace, have they found the sweetest love with one another.

Our Story

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Meet a few of our favorite people who will be standing by our side on 7.19!

Faith and Zaylah met their very first day of working at Children's of Alabama in the Pediatric ICU. After working many long nights together, even after Zaylah changed jobs, their friendship still remained.

Zaylah Anderson

Khloe is the youngest of the Edgell sisters, and she is also everyone's favorite. Faith and Khloe love to have sleep overs in Khloe's room and talk about how awesome Jesus is. 

Khloe Edgell

Alexis and Faith have been sister-in-laws since 2017, and Alexis has been one of the sweetest additions to Faith's life. Alexis is constantly cheering on everyone around her and is known for her happy-go-lucky personality. 

Alexis Kubic

Stefanie is the oldest of the Edgell sisters. Faith and Stefanie have only grown closer over the years, getting to make up for all the lost time where Faith was the "annoying little sister" to Stefanie. 

Stefanie Edgell

Emma Clare is not only Bishop's sister, but has become one of Faith's go-to girls for anything in life. They basically share closets and love to wear matching pajamas on vacations.

Emma Clare Johnson 

Marlee and Faith became friends in their first semester of nursing school and spent countless hours studying, laughing, and occasionally crying. Some of Faith's favorite memories with Marlee have been days on the lake with Marlee's family. 

Marlee McGuire

Lexi and Faith met when Faith was Lexi's small group leader at church for her senior year of high school. Nearly three years later, they still talk to each other multiple times a week and love to go on lunch dates -- it's a friendship neither of them were expecting but they both needed. 

Lexi Simmons

Sarah and Faith met the day they stepped onto campus at the University of Tennessee and they were together every day of Faith's time at UT after that. Sarah is the friend that you can pick up with right where you left off. 

Sarah Smiddy

Kennedy and Faith have been step-sisters since 2012 -- a year where they shared a room, a bed, and many middle school nights. One of Faith's favorite memories with Kennedy is going to church camp together when they were younger. 

Kennedy Cooper

Reed is Bishop's brother -- his triplet at that. They love to hunt and fish together. Reed has been there for all of Bishop's big life moments & this one won't be any different. 

Reed Johnson

Preston is Bishop's cousin. Though they live far from one another, they have many memories of cheering on Auburn together, family holidays, and summers on the lake at their grandparent's house

Preston Raab

Cameron is Bishop's cousin. He currently serves as a missionary in Brazil reaching those who haven't yet heard the gospel. While in the States, Bishop and Cameron make the best kemps partners and enjoy disc golfing and being on the lake with their family.

Cameron Raab

Jagger is Bishop's future brother-in-law and over the last year they have been able to try new breweries, explore Knoxville, and cheer on the Vols together. 

Jagger Kubic

Gabriel is Bishop's future brother-in-law and while they have only just met, Bishop cannot wait to get to spend more time with Gabriel in the future.

Gabriel Lackey

Clay and Bishop met on the first day of fraternity rush at South Alabama. Since then they have been roommates and close friends. Some of Bishop's favorite memories with Clay include their many beach trips and cheering on the Jags. 

Clay Thompson

Jack and Bishop met at South Alabama in KA. Throughout college, Jack was one of Bishop's closest friends, and the same remains true today. Jack knows no stranger and makes every environment he enters a party. 

Jack Bates

Rhys and Bishop went to High School together and attended the same church. They competed in show choir together and have made many memories over the years. Rhys is a true example of a friend that challenges Bishop to be better. 

Rhys Ferguson

Paul and Bishop went to Homewood High together and ran cross country and track together for all four years. Paul is a steady friend. He has continued to be there for Bishop even though he lives states away. 

Paul Selden

Michael and Bishop were fraternity brothers and became close friends while they were living together at South Alabama. Their friendship only grew once they graduated and began working in Mobile. One of Bishop's favorite memories with Michael is going to Mardi Gras together. 

Michael Nelson 

Wedding Party

Q + A

While there are not many hotels in the area, Birmingham is a 45 minute drive from Canaan Acres. There are also many Air BnB’s in and around Oneonta, as well as in Birmingham. We do recommend booking them well in advance.

Please book by June 17, 2025 if using block code.Room blocks are eligible for 1 night or 2 night stays! To book online, use the link provided. To book via phone, please call 1-800-445-8667 and provide them with our block code. 45 minute drive from Canaan Acres

Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham

Please book by June 18, 2025 if using block discount. Room blocks are eligible for 1 night or 2 night stays! No block code is needed, just use the link provided below! 47 minute drive from Canaan Acres

Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

41 minute drive from Canaan Acres

Faith & Bishop

Faith & Bishop

Travel

Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham

Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Irondale (East)