Rockhurst Farm

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Kaitlin and I first met in a weekly Bible study group through our youth group. She sat across from me every Sunday night and always had something insightful to contribute to the conversation. I was the goofy, nerdy band kid (and still proudly am) and she was the beautiful cheerleader I was too afraid to speak to. Fast forward until the summer after I graduated high school and we are both chaperones on the yearly trip to BigStuf in Panama City with the middle school youth group. During that week we really hit it off and became pretty good friends. On the way back to&nbsp;Birmingham one of the middle school girls really wanted to braid my hair (I had shoulder length hair at the time) and asked to borrow a ponytail holder from Kaitlin. I kept my hair braided until we got back to the church and then put the ponytail holder on my wrist. Maybe a week later I&nbsp;found myself looking for any excuse to talk to her more and then I remembered the ponytail holder and texted her to ask if she wanted it back, knowing full well girls go through hundreds of those monthly. She responded kindly with "no, you can keep it!".... well there went my plan. 

A few months later we agreed to do a&nbsp;Color Run in Birmingham with some friends from church, which everyone bailed on last minute because of rain. So I&nbsp;showed up at her house and tried&nbsp;calling and honking my horn for like 20 minutes until she woke&nbsp;up and came&nbsp;sprinting out the door because she slept through her alarm. We went and did the color run and it was great and we looked like smurfs because it was raining and the color stained our skin. She will say this was our first date but I disagree. Another month later I agreed to be her date on a double date with my brother and his girlfriend (who happened to be her best friend). We went to California Pizza Kitchen and had a great dinner and then went back to my parents house to watch "The Dark Knight" (which is a great movie but maybe not for a first date). When I went to take her home that night I knew I&nbsp;would be going back to UA the next day and&nbsp;if I didn't do something to let her know that I "liked" her then I&nbsp;wouldn't get another chance. So after awkwardly saying goodbye for 20 minutes I leaned forward and kissed her. The next morning we went to church together and began dating after that! The rest is history!

His Version

I have had a crush on Will for as long as I can remember. We were both in the same small group at church for four years, so every Sunday night I&nbsp;got to sit&nbsp;across the boy with the long flippy hair (and develop a massive crush on him). I was really shy and never had an excuse to talk to him (because he was also shy) so nothing really ever came of it.Fast forward to the summer of my senior year. I realized we were chaperoning the same trip and&nbsp;took serious advantage of it. I tried to get to know him as best as I&nbsp;could and we ended up having a lot of fun! After we got back to Birmingham he sent me a Facebook invite to watch him and some friends play guitar at a coffee shop (I thought that meant he liked me until I realized he sent it to everyone else at our church).&nbsp;I went to watch with a friend. I&nbsp;consider that the night that I&nbsp;fell in love with him (it's hard not to when a boy dedicates a song to you in front of an entire crowd of people). But he went off to college right after so I&nbsp;thought that was the end of that.&nbsp;Just a few weeks later we decided to go to the Color Run in Birmingham with some church friends. However,&nbsp;we realized the night before that all of them had bailed so it would just be Will and me. The day started off pretty rough because I accidentally slept in (which happens far too often) and began the day by apologizing a thousand times for making us late. Although it rained the whole time it ended up being super fun!&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;consider that our first date and the beginning of our relationship.&nbsp;So a few weeks after that his brother developed&nbsp;a crush on my best friend and when he&nbsp;reached out to me for help setting things up with her, I texted Will for help (hello, the perfect excuse to finally&nbsp;talk!). As we helped Sam, Will and I got closer in the process. Sam asked Will&nbsp;to double date with him on his first date and Will asked me to come along (as a favor to his brother). I happily agreed (and little did I know that we would be dating by the end of the night). So after four years of crushing on one another, we finally sealed the deal and haven't looked back since.&nbsp;

Her Version

Our Story

What You Need To Know

1. When is the RSVP deadline? Saturday, October 13th. 

2. Can I&nbsp;bring a date? Only if your invitation has been&nbsp;addressed to you and a guest. 





























3. What time should I&nbsp;arrive? No later that 3:45.&nbsp;The last bus from the parking lot to the ceremony space leaves at 3:50&nbsp;(after which the shuttle&nbsp;service will be halted until the end of the ceremony). 





























4. Where do I&nbsp;park? In the parking lot adjacent to the ceremony space&nbsp;(transportation is provided to and from the lot). Directional signs&nbsp;will be posted along the route for your convenience.&nbsp; 





























5. Is the ceremony indoors our outdoors? The ceremony and reception will be outdoors.&nbsp;Due to the time of year, weather can be drastically different day-to-day so keep an eye on the forecast, however, there will be fans and heaters provided at the location. 





























6. What is the attire? Semiformal. 





























7. Are kids welcome? Although we do love the little ones&nbsp;we would request that our wedding remain guests ages 10+.&nbsp;Childcare will be&nbsp;provided near the venue for your convenience.&nbsp; 





























8. What should I&nbsp;do if I have dietary restrictions? Please note in your RSVP and we will make sure that we can make you comfortable and safe!















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9. Can I Uber/Lyft&nbsp;to the venue? Yes and no. You can be dropped off by either Uber or Lyft. Due to the remote location, Uber and Lyft do not offer instant pickup. However,&nbsp;you can&nbsp;schedule a pickup with Lyft.















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10.&nbsp;Is there someone I can contact if I have any other questions about the wedding? Donna McPheeters, Mother of the Bride,&nbsp;(205) 566-5671

Details

Sam is the brother of the groom and biological best friend. He is&nbsp;the first person to join in on any&nbsp;activity or conversation&nbsp;relating to bikes. When Will and Sam&nbsp;are both home for a holiday, many&nbsp;shenanigans are had&nbsp;at the expense&nbsp;of their&nbsp;dear and loving mother (And that&nbsp;will never change. Sorry,&nbsp; Mom).&nbsp;Sam,&nbsp;a&nbsp;Master&nbsp;of Accountancy candidate at The University of Alabama, is one smart cookie that looks up to Ben Wyatt for career inspiration. He will do your taxes.

Sam Sparkman

Maggie is the sister of the bride and fellow artist in the family. She majors in animation and enjoys long walks to the theater to watch Disney movies, a large bowl of Pho in the evening, and dying her hair every color in the rainbow.&nbsp;

Maggie McPheeters

Jake is the brother of the bride and avid car enthusiast. Don't let the bright orange, loud, and very fast Dodge Charger fool you.&nbsp;Jake loves small dogs and long walks on the beach at sunset just as much as his beloved&nbsp;automobile.&nbsp;

Jake McPheeters

Paige is the bride's high school best friend. She is a fashion blogger and enjoys traveling to big cities, taking amazing pictures, and quoting She's The Man whenever possible.&nbsp;

Paige Burleson

Brandon is a friend and former roommate of the groom. They first became friends during high school through marching band which continued&nbsp;at The University of Alabama. He is a talented trumpet player, mechanical engineer for Hyundai, and the first person to hop in the trunk with the groom whenever 9+&nbsp;people were crammed in together for&nbsp;a Taco Bell run. Although he is not related to Psy (the&nbsp;Gangnam Style man) but he can do the dance.

Brandon Suttles

Sam is the bride's sorority little sister. They share a mutual love of Coldplay, travel, and&nbsp;all things white and gold. She is one of the funniest people the bride knows and is sure to be the life of the party at the wedding.

Sam Moore

Madison Bamman is a close friend of the bride and previous suite mate (Freshman year at Auburn University). She is the queen of snapchat and loves playing with dogs, giving sage advice to her friends, and acting like she knows the new music you're playing in the car to make you feel special (but really she's just good at catching on quickly and carrying a tune).&nbsp;

Madison Bamman

McCoy is a friend and former roommate of the groom. They first met in marching band at Alabama. McCoy hails from Johnson City, TN (as made famous by Old Crow Medicine Show) and is the resident mountain man of the group. He can read a map better than you, so if you're lost just ask him for directions.&nbsp;He is also a talented trumpet player and mechanical engineer. He loves Merrell shoes and his Poodle, Duchess.

McCoy Davidson

Matt is a friend and former roommate of the groom. Will and Matt were both French Horn players and first met in their marching band section at Alabama. Matt is from The Windy City and cheered for the Cubs when they won the 2016 World Series, despite being an avid White Sox fan. Matt is a talented French Horn player, mechanical&nbsp;engineer for Mercedes Benz (notice a trend?), and a&nbsp;lover of gadgets. If you want music to listen to that will be popular in 2 years, Matt has the scoop.

Matt Grybas

Madison is a close friend of the bride and previous suite mate (Freshman year at Auburn University). She loves sports, classic rock, and because she's an elementary school teacher, I'm sure she'd be down to watch your kids sometime (just kidding, don't tell her I said that). &nbsp;She is your official guide to every chicken finger restaurant east&nbsp;of the Mississippi. And make sure to tell her she looks just like Kendall Jenner. She loves that.&nbsp;

Madison Levine

Alyx is a sorority sister of the bride. She is the queen of Ranch, loves corgis (and the Queen), and is sure to have a good dad joke at some point in the ceremony (if Will doesn't beat her to it). &nbsp;

Alyx Hawkins

Kyle "Jimmy" Taylor is from Texas and he is bigger and badder than you.&nbsp;Fact. Kyle is a friend and former roommate of the groom and a talented trumpet player as well. He and Will met through marching band at Alabama. Kyle is the go-to guy for any questions relating to BBQ, Dr. Pepper, or trucks. He was a mechanical engineer before changing to MIS and now works as a software developer for GM.

Kyle Taylor

Madeline is a sorority sister of the bride. She is the life of any party she goes to and&nbsp;is the perfect shoulder to cry on or ear to listen to any troubles you may have. She loves to dance and is sure to grab the mike if the DJ plays&nbsp;Dixie Chicks. Watch out.&nbsp;

Madeline Smith

Brandon is a longtime friend of the groom&nbsp;from high school. They met in marching band and said they would be groomsmen at each other's weddings during lunch one day (and here we are). Brandon and Will had a tradition of singing songs (rather poorly) on the way to away games.&nbsp;Crowd favorites&nbsp;were&nbsp;"Just a Friend" by Biz Markie and "Baby It's Cold Outside."&nbsp;Brandon's diet is&nbsp;compromised mainly of candy and breakfast food, much like Leslie Knope. He is Pharmacy student at Samford University.

Brandon Powell

Taylor is the bride's cousin and lifelong best friend. She grew up directing the cousins'&nbsp;plays and fashion shows, practicing cheerleading with Kaitlin&nbsp;and spending summers with her at the pool in Hamilton. She enjoys watching High School Musical, quoting the Kardashians, and serving as ring leader of the cousins.

Taylor Wright

Hunter is longtime friend of the bride and first met the groom at their church's youth group. Later in their friendship it was discovered that he is a direct descendant of John Krasinski as made famous by "The Office". Though he currently lives in Houston, his heart belongs in Philly

Hunter Elliot

Scott is a longtime&nbsp;friend of the bride and quickly became friends with the groom after Kaitlin and Will began dating. He is the most charming man in Birmingham but don't let his easy going demeanor fool you, Scott is a pure athlete and will beat you at&nbsp;any sport or athletic game. He is&nbsp;"dunk over Michael Jordan" good.

Scott Spidell

Bailey is the bride's cousin and was instrumental in her&nbsp;becoming a cheerleader in middle school. They spent their summers practicing tumbling on the trampoline, giving one another makeovers, and making home music videos (which no, no one is ever allowed to see).

Bailey Wright

Carly is the bride's cousin. She goes to school at NYU&nbsp;and helped show Kaitlin around her favorite city when she visited. She is the spunky alternative cousin of the bunch and spends her free time shopping at thrift stores, ballroom dancing competitively, and listening to new bands (that you probably haven't heard of).

Carly Mattox

Jalon, like Hunter, is a friend of the bride and first met the groom through their church's youth group. Jalon is the man to know in town and chances are he's already friends with your friends. Once you meet him you won't forget him. Oh, and if you make him laugh hard enough his laugh will go completely silent which is pretty funny. Don't try and tickle him though, he isn't ticklish and it is a little disappointing.

Jalon Hollie

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Distance from venue/reception: 13 miles (20 minutes) 

Group code: MSW

Rooms in&nbsp;block are available&nbsp;until Saturday October 20th

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

Travel

Avondale Brewery

Good People Brewery

Cahaba Brewery

The Elyton Hotel (rooftop bar)

The Redmont Hotel (rooftop bar)

The Collins Bar&nbsp;

Paramount&nbsp;

Carrigan's Public House

Grab a Drink

Breakfast:

The Original Pancake House ($)













Red Cat Coffee ($)













Sweet John's Cafe ($)













Holler & Dash ($)

Big, Bad, Breakfast ($$)







Trattoria Centrale ($$)













 













Lunch:













Taco Mama ($)













The Pizitz Food Hall ($)













Tazikis ($)









Melt ($)







Babalu ($$)













El Barrio ($$)













Jim N' Nicks BBQ&nbsp;($$) *best BBQ in Birmingham*







Pies n' Pints ($$)







Post Office Pies ($$)













Slice ($$)











 













Dinner:













Hotbox ($) 







Paramount ($)













Ragtime Cafe ($)&nbsp;&nbsp;*groom's parents are regulars here every Wednesday*







Flip Burger Boutique ($$)













J. Alexander's ($$)&nbsp;&nbsp;*bride's favorite* 













Gianmarco's ($$)







Stix ($$) *best place for sushi*







John's City Diner ($$)Galley & Garden ($$$)













Hot & Hot Fish Club ($$$)













Highlands Bar &&nbsp;Grill ($$$) *Voted&nbsp;#1 restaurant in America 2018*&nbsp;







 







Dessert:







Big Spoon Creamery ($)







Insomnia Cookies ($) 







Steel City Pops ($)







Edgewood Creamery ($)







Cheesecake Factory ($$)

Grab a Bite

Pepper Place Farmers Market&nbsp;(Saturday mornings)Railroad ParkClimb at&nbsp;1st Avenue RocksHike at Moss RockMountain Bike at Oak Mountain State ParkShop at the SummitShop + look around at What's On SecondUse a Zyp&nbsp;bike to explore&nbsp;&nbsp;Rotary Trail and downtown birminghamTop Golf

Kaitlin & Will

Kaitlin & Will

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