Cedar Creek Church of God

Wedding Day

Wedding

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Our Wedding

I think it's safe to say that all brides will say that their story is the best. So if I were to tell you this is the best story that's ever been told, you probably wouldn't believe me. Even though it may not be the best love story ever told, I know in my heart that the Lord was in our story the whole time.Nathan and I didn't start getting to know one another until my last semester of college. We actually attended the same high school, but we don't remember each other. As a matter of fact, I recently found a picture in my high school yearbook and I am sitting right in front of Nathan for a club picture. Who knew I sat right in front of my future husband for a class picture and didn't even know it. When Nathan was a senior he moved to my church. Three years later we were both attending a youth convention as counselors. At this point, he was becoming little more than the quiet duck hunter that sat on the opposite side of the sanctuary. I didn't know much more than that about him, but I knew I wanted to get to know him a little bit more. I still remember making awkward conversations as much as I possibly could that weekend. You would think our first conversation would have been something deep, but it was actually about skinny jeans . It was a weekend I will never forget, but not because of the first few conversations. The last night of convention is a time of sharing. That day I had shared with a lady from my church that I was searching for a man of God that would protect me and lead me in our walk with Christ. During Nathan's time of sharing it was as if he had heard my conversation from earlier that day. He shared his desires to be exactly what I was looking for in the man I wanted to marry. I think everyone but him knew I had a crush on him at this point. When I got home that night I sent him a facebook message and he ended up giving me his number. A month later we went on our first date. It didn't take me too much longer after the dinner at Pal's to figure out that Nathan was the one the Lord had chosen for me.It may not seem that special to you, but when I look back and think about it I can't help but smile. The Lord's timing was perfect. He allowed our paths to cross exactly when they needed to cross, and for that I am so thankful. That night God showed me that the Godly man I desired really did exist, and he was sitting on the other side of the sanctuary the entire time.

How It All Began

Every girl dreams of the day she gets engaged. Girls stay up late talking about and watching proposal videos online, but of all the proposals I've read about and watched, mine is my favorite. Nathan and I were at the beach with my parents for a week. We had plans of taking pictures on the last night we were there. Nathan suggested we do it on the third day we were there instead (now I know why he was so eager to get the pictures over with). We decided it would be best to take pictures after we went to dinner. Pictures didn't start out to well and I was super grouchy (which rarely happens of course). We started out trying to use my camera, but it was foggy because of the extreme change of temperatures. Then, my hair kept blowing everywhere because of the wind. Needless to say I had plenty of reason for being grouchy. We took a few pictures in one spot and then Nathan suggested we walk down a bit farther for more pictures. At this point I should have figured it out, but I was still clueless. He suggested about 4 different spots and 7 more "last one I promise" pictures before he said "hang on, I've got to ask you something." As he fumbled in his pocket all I could say was "what are you doing?", which is probably not exactly what he wanted to hear. Then he got on his knee and said the four words I've been waiting to hear for a long time . I said "YES" of course and then "well, are you gonna put it on my finger?". I was pretty speechless other than that, which if you know me, that doesn't happen ever. He definitely surprised me, and if you ask me, it was the best proposal ever!

The Proposal

Our Story

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Hannah and Erin have been best friends since the stroller days. They were giggly girls then, and are still giggly today. 

Erin Thomas

Wesley Foshie 

Tra Haney 

Ashley was Hannah's college roommate for two years. They have been best friends ever since. Hannah can always count on Ashley even though they live far away from each other.

Ashley Karram

Chelsea has been by Hannah's side since they were playing in the nursery at church. They've been together as long as the Dixie Chicks have been around.

Chelsea Davis

Nathan's friend since elementary school. 

Jalen Shuffler

Dustin Holland 

Hannah met Chelsea through Preview at ETSU and they have been friends ever since.  Hannah is excited to have her by her side on the big day because she is the only one that laughs at all of her stories. 

Chelsea Sykes

Rachel and Hannah grew up with Mama Rosa's pizza on the back porch in the summers. Hannah is excited to have her little cousin standing beside her to celebrate. 

Hannah & Nathan

Hannah & Nathan

H&N

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