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Our Wedding

<p>Lauren was singing at a revival at a small church in Florence. McKennley’s dad is a pastor, and was preaching at that same revival. As McKennley’s dad was sitting there listening to Lauren sing before he preached, he prayed and said “God, if I could choose any girl for my son, McKennley, I would choose a girl like her.” Lauren got to know McKennley’s parents, and a few weeks later, they mentioned they had an older son. They asked Lauren if she would like to get to know him, and Lauren agreed. About a week after talking to him, Lauren knew that McKennley was the one. They started dating on April 7, 2024, and were engaged in August 2024. We are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together! </p>

How We Met

Our Story

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Bethany is the bride’s sister. Ever since we were young girls, we always played together and talked about what it would be like when we each met the love of our life, and I can’t imagine having anyone else to be my matron of honor. 

Bethany Scott

Macy is the bride’s youngest sister. Macy was always the one that Lauren said was her baby. Lauren would take care of her like a little momma. As they grew older, those roles may have changed, but she has been an amazing sister. I can’t imagine not having her stand with me on my wedding day. 

Macy McArthur

Taylor is the bride’s cousin. Lauren and Taylor always enjoyed spending time together when we would go to Grandma’s house over the summer. As we both grew older, our relationship grew closer. We would spend time texting and talking about different things, and encouraging one another. When Taylor got married, Lauren enjoyed the time with her, and always dreamed of one day being the bride. When Lauren met McKennley, Taylor and her husband were some of the first ones Lauren told. I am so thankful to have Taylor by my side on my wedding day. 

Taylor Courtney

Miranda is the bride’s best friend. Lauren and Miranda met in college, and became close friends. We spent many nights talking about random things, and spent many nights spending the night with each other. There were many times that Miranda was Lauren’s shoulder to cry on when she would get discouraged. When Miranda got married, Lauren was one of her bridesmaids, and she couldn’t wait until she was the bride. I am so thankful to have Miranda as a friend, and can’t wait to have her standing with me on my wedding day. 

Miranda Whetsell

Angie is the bride’s friend, and “school mama.” Lauren met Angie when she first got her teaching job at Temple Christian Academy. The Lord used Angie when Lauren’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2019, and she and her husband, Bill, took Lauren under their wings. When Lauren’s mom was in Chicago for 6 months undergoing treatment, Angie would spend hours on the phone encouraging, loving, and praying for Lauren. I am so thankful that the Lord sent Angie into my life, and I can’t imagine getting married without her. 

Angela Dority

Sebrina is the bride’s friend and coworker. Lauren met Sebrina when she started her job at Head Start. Sebrina took her in and made her feel welcomed to the Head Start family. Sebrina has been there for Lauren when she has needed advice, a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with, or someone to pray for her. Her favorite words to say to Lauren are “Just Stop It!” I can’t imagine getting married without her by my side. 

Sebrina Cabbagestalk

Machell is Lauren’s friend and coworker. Lauren met Machell when she began working at Head Start. Machell encouraged Lauren as she began her job, and she took her in and made sure she felt accepted as a part of the family. She has been a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, someone to ask advice from, and someone to pray for Lauren. She has always reminded me to “stop stressing” I am so excited to have her by my side on my special day. 

Machell McElveen

Gabrielle is Lauren’s friend. They met at a church revival that Lauren was singing at, and they immediately became friends. Gabrielle told Lauren from the beginning that she was Lauren’s #1 fan! Lauren can’t imagine getting married and not having Gabrielle by her side.

Gabrielle Quick

Sabrina is a friend of the bride. Sabrina was one of Lauren’s students when she taught 4th grade, and held a special place in Lauren’s heart. Lauren is looking forward to having Sabrina as a part of her special day.

Sabrina Lancaster

Julia is the groom’s niece. When Lauren was planning her wedding, she couldn’t think of a better person to be one of her flower girls. Lauren is looking forward to having Julia as a part of her special day, and is looking forward to being “Aunt Lauren.”

Julia Faucer

Sarah is a friend of the bride. Lauren went to church with her family, and when Sarah was born, Lauren used her as Baby Jesus for a Christmas drama and song as Mary. Lauren wouldn’t want to get married without Sarah as a part of her special day.

Sarah Lancaster

Ronan is the groom’s brother. He and McKennley grew up together.

Ronan Sweet-Walden

Eddie is the groom’s best friend. McKennley met Eddie in 2021 when they were in college.

Eddie Barefoot

Robert is the groom’s cousin. Robert and McKennley grew up together and enjoy playing card games.

Robert Hardin

Trey is the groom’s cousin. Trey and McKennley grew up together, and enjoy playing card games. 

Trey Hardin

Wade is the groom’s best friend. McKennley met Wade in college.

Wade Tolbert

Collin is the groom’s best friend. McKennley met Wade in college.

Collin Creech

David is the bride’s uncle and the groom’s co-worker.

David Arwood

Noah is the bride’s brother in law. McKennley got to know Noah through Lauren. McKennley and Noah act just alike. 

Lauren & McKennley

Lauren & McKennley

L&M

Wedding Day