Wedding Day

Scarritt Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel

Ceremony

Hillwood Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Rachel and Kelly met in May 2021, at the beginning of physical therapy school in Savannah, GA at Georgia Southern University. Rachel had applied on a whim to GA Southern. Kelly had been set since high school that he wanted to attend PT school, and specifically, at GA Southern. Rachel and Kelly became friends in summer of 2021. Plenty of time was spent studying together and watching lots of football games throughout PT school. After about 2 years of friendship, Kelly and Rachel finally started dating in the summer of 2023! It felt like dating your best friend, considering the strong friendship built beforehand. In September of 2023, Rachel and Kelly moved back home (Nashville, TN for Rachel and McRae, GA for Kelly) for PT clinical rotations. Rachel and Kelly did long distance for the next 10 months, making long drives on the weekends and holidays to spend time together. Kelly even drove up to surprise Rachel on her birthday at 6 am (meaning he left at 2 am from his sister's house in Jackson, GA) and drove for 5 hours to make it before Rachel left for the morning. Summer of 2024 was an exciting one, with graduation, studying, and passing the PT board exam. Long distance finally ended in August 2024 when Kelly moved to Nashville. It has been an absolute joy being in the same city! Kelly proposed on October 5th, 2024, (or as Rachel's dad remembers it - the day Vanderbilt beat Alabama!) and Rachel said yes! The Lord has worked in such powerful ways throughout our story and relationship, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all on July 19, 2025!

Our Story

Engagement Photography by Justin Wright Photography

Photos

Katie Duncan

Ramsey Hancock

Jessica Brooks

Rustin Hancock

Anna Todd Ervin

Mike Bearden

Audrey Anderson

Harrison Wood

Corinne Shapiro

John Deep

Katie Anderson

Hunter Page

Katie Alexander

Matt Anderson

Lea Tierney 

Eric Anderson

Jase Williams 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Rate: $199/nightPlease use the link below for the room block. Please reserve by June 18, 2025.

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville West End Avenue

Rate: $179/nightPlease use the link below for the room block. Please reserve by June 18, 2025.

Courtyard Nashville Green Hills

Travel

Consider making reservations in advance.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Tour the Mother Church of Country Music! Consider making reservations in advance.

Ryman Auditorium

Shopping and the largest, best food court you'll ever see.

Fifth + Broadway

Topgolf Nashville

Several cute shopping options and restaurants along 12 Ave South!

12 South Nashville

first place Rachel took Kelly in Nashville!

Saint Anejo

One of our favorite spots for brunch, lunch, or dinner!

BrickTop's

One of our favorite date night spots!

Virago

The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village

Located next to the Union Station Hotel. Great date night spot! Be sure to stop by the gorgeous lobby of the Union Station hotel also.

Rachel + Kelly

Rachel + Kelly

R&K

Wedding Day

5:30 PM

Ceremony

Reception