Thompson Garden House

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

During the spring 2011 semester at Georgia College, Sammy was a sophomore Zeta Tau Alpha and Alex was a freshman, pledging Delta Sigma Phi. As a pledge, Alex and his pledge brothers decided to provide some entertainment for the older fraternity brothers by performing a half time show dance during the Super Bowl. Wanting to perform top-notch choreography, the guys agreed to call in some help. That help happened to be Sammy! After helping the Delta Sig pledges with their moves, Alex and Sammy quickly became friends and discovered they had quite a few mutual friendships that brought them even closer together. During the next year, Alex and Sammy attended many of the same socials, parties, had a class together, and even started hanging out in the same friend group. At the end of the 2013 school year, the majority of that friend group had apartment leases end and had no where to go for the summer. Everyone was basically homeless expect for one dear friend who had extra rooms in her house. So naturally Nassim, Taylor, Lily, Michelle, Alex, and Sammy all piled into Laura's house for the summer. That summer was filled with movie nights, pool days, discrete flirting, and hitting downtown Milledgeville. One night while watching a band play in the infamous Capital City, Alex decided to ask Sammy to dance. And that dance was it- three years later, they were engaged...

How It All Started

*Preface* - Sammy's parents asked her to come to Waynesboro for a special "Dove Grill" to welcome the new neighbors to the pond. Alex said he couldn't come because he had to work. Sammy believed both of these "stories" with no question.So on Friday, September 30th, Sammy drove down to Waynesboro for the "dove grill." When Sammy arrived at home that night, her mom, Shelly, asked her if she would take her youngest sister, Lexi, dress shopping on Saturday morning before the neighbors came over Saturday night. Sammy was very excited to have a sister shopping day with Lexi and their middle sister, Stevie. Saturday morning, Sammy was woken up (wayyy too early) by Shelly, Lexi, and Stevie sitting on the foot of her bed, (aggressively) encouraging her to wake up and get ready for "shopping day." Sammy was none too pleased to be woken up that early on a Saturday morning, but she reluctantly got up and got ready (really quickly due to Shelly constantly telling her to hurry up).Right before Sammy, Stevie, and Lexi were about to leave for their "sister shopping day" Shelly asked them to stop by the store to grab some things for the "dove grill" before they went shopping. Sammy, again, was none too pleased because she was starving and wanted to get to Augusta and eat breakfast. After spending way too much time in Wal Mart, the girls got back in the car to realize that Stevie had left her cell phone at home. Stevie insisted that they go all the way back to the house and get it. At this point, Sammy was very mad at Stevie.As Stevie pulled into the driveway, she put the car in park and asked Sammy to put on a blindfold. Sammy , still angry, could only find the words, "Why do you have a blindfold in your purse?!" After a brief argument and lots of questioning (Lexi has the whole thing on video), Sammy put on the blindfold and Stevie drove to the house. With Stevie and Lexi on each side, they walked Sammy down to their family pond house, sat her in a chair, and placed a book in her hands. When Stevie took the blindfold off, Sammy could not believe what she saw. The pond house was decorated SO beautifully- fresh flowers, white table clothes, and pictures of Sammy and Alex all around. Sammy then looked at what was in her hands- it was a hand made (by Alex) scrapbook of their relationship. The last page had an extremely sweet message with the last sentence telling her to turn around. When Sammy turned around, there Alex was! So. Many. Tears. Alex then said the most wonderful proposal Sammy could ever imagine and got down on one knee. Of course Sammy immediately said yes (through the tears)! The ring was SO pretty!Next thing Sammy knew, fire works were going off and her family ( most of which she didn't even know were in town) was running out of the house to congratulate them. Then a few minutes later, Alex's family arrived all the way from Alpharetta to celebrate!Both families celebrated for the rest of the morning with coffee, champagne, breakfast (Sammy's favorite), and celebratory toasts. Alex hit it out of the park.

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Sammy's first little sister and built-in-bestfriend. Sammy and Stevie have been side by side for most everything in their lives, so it only makes sense that Stevie is right by Sammy's side on her big day! They are basically a real life Ana and Elsa :) 

Stevie Seay

Alex and Nassim met in their freshman year seminar class, "Dirty Jobs", in 2011 at Georgia College. The real story that Nassim won't admit is they met at a Halloween party a few weeks earlier. The first words Nassim ever said to Alex were, "What's up, I'm Jay-Z!". They joined the same fraternity and lived together for two years while in school, and still live close to one another. You can usually find them drinking cheap beer for the taste, playing X-Box and watching the same season of the Office over and over again, because they didn't have cable for a whole year. Alex is honored to have Nassim as his best man. 

Nassim Talbi

Alex and Nick have been friends since 7th grade. Their friendship has been so successful due to their mutual abilities to give and take extremely rude insults, as well as take a punch to the face pretty well. Nick is one of Alex's oldest friends, and they even work for the same company now. Nick is a great time, and can be found at the bar, on the dance floor, or on the way to the bar from the dance floor at the wedding. If you want any embarrassing stories about Alex from high school, Nick is your guy. 

Nick Kuse

Sammy's second little sister and real life baby doll. Sammy adores being Lexi's big sister and really wishes she was half as cool as Lexi. Sammy can't wait to have her stand by her side on Wedding Day!

Lexi Seay

Sammy's partner-in-crime since K5. Sammy and Lily have been inseparable for pretty much the last 20 years, so wedding day would just not be right without her standing by Sammy's side. Lily is one of Sammy's biggest support systems for every day life, and has already been SO supportive during wedding planning. 

Lily Broome

Alex and Tyler first met after pledging Delta Sigma Phi at Georgia College (along with Nassim), and have been close friends ever since. Tyler and Alex lived together for a year in their fraternity house, and while it may have taken a few years off of their lives, it was an experience they will remember forever. Feel free to get an embarrassing story about Alex from Tyler, he loves to tell them.  Tyler is an avid photographer, a semi-experienced fly-fisherman, and one hell of a friend. Even if he is always late and on the phone. 

Tyler Bragg

Sammy's roommate and life long friend. Sarah and Sammy have been friends since around the first grade and have only gotten closer through years of dance, cheerleading, college, and now living in the big city together. Sarah probably hears the most wedding planning ideas and Sammy can't imagine seeing those ideas come to life without Sarah by her side!

Sarah Mead

Alex and Kevin have been close friends since the 9th grade. Kevin can single-handedly take credit for teaching Alex how to talk to girls, and Alex will definitely back that up. They share a mutual love of sports, video games, and taking Fantasy Football way too seriously. Although they live in different cities they make it a point to hang out at least once whenever their paths cross. If you're looking for stories of Alex during the braces and glasses era (yes, at the same time), Kevin can most certainly provide. 

Kevin Sands

Jerry is another one of Alex's oldest friends; the two have been in the same school since the 6th grade. Throughout their friendship, they have enjoyed going to Sharptop Cove numerous times, a few spring breaks together, too many football games watched to count, and long days gone fishing. They also share a mutual love of all Atlanta sports, despite their losing records. Alex is extremely excited to have Jerry be by his side on the big day. 

Jerry Timberlake

Sammy met Laura during their freshman year at Georgia College and they have been BFF's ever since. Laura is one of the most supportive and loving people in Sammy's life and she is so thankful for their friendship. Sammy can't wait for Laura to stand by her side on wedding day!

Laura Daniel

Alex has been friends with "Sebass" since sophomore year of high school, and they have been the best of friends since. They ran track together, spent hours driving around in the famous Honda Civic blasting music, and watching terrible horror movies, laughing and playing video games. Chris has always been like a brother to Alex, and Alex cannot wait to have Chris up there with him on wedding day. 

Chris Sebastian

Sammy and Michelle met at Georgia College through their sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. Michelle became Sammy's "little" during Sammy's sophomore year and they have become closer and closer every year since. Sammy is so excited to have Michelle by her side on wedding day!

Michelle Rollins

Sadly, this Chris Brown does not have the dance skills of the famous Chris Brown, however he is definitely the best option of the two. Alex and Chris have been friends since freshman year of high school. The first time they ever hung out, Chris beat Alex really badly in a boxing match, and Chris won't ever let him forget it. They both greatly enjoy drinking beer and savagely critiquing bad movies. Be sure to find this guy on wedding day, he's bound to leave you laughing. 

Chris Brown

Morgan is one of Sammy's lifelong friends (literally, Sammy was at the hospital when Morgan was born).  Since their Moms are best friends and were always together when they were little, they became best friends by default. Sammy can't wait to have Morgan by her side on her big day ( just like their mom's did for each other back in the day!). 

Morgan Smith

Joe and Alex first met when Alex was a sophomore in college, and Joe had just become a pledge for their fraternity. While it wasn't friends at first sight, they went on to become close friends, starting when Alex and Joe went on to live together in the infamous fraternity house. They share many memories together, both good, bad, and downright strange. Joe is a super insightful guy, and is your man for engaging and intellectual conversation. He's also perfect for any embarrassing stories of Alex while living in the fraternity house. Alex is so glad Joe will be up there with him on the big day. 

Joe Burns

As Alex's big sister, Emily and Sammy met not too long after Sammy and Alex started dating. Sammy has met very few people who share her love of  The Loft, Mexican food, and Kate Spade, but Emily is definitely one of them! Sammy can't wait for Emily to be a part of her and Alex's big day and to finally have a big sister of her own!

Emily Cameron

Jonathan is Alex's brother-in-law, and your source for killer dance moves. Alex first met Jonathan about 7 years ago when he and Alex's sister Emily started dating. Over the last few years, Jonathan has become the brother Alex never had, giving him great advice on business, selling/buying cars, and life in general. Alex is so happy Jonathan will be up there with him on his big day!

Jonathan Cameron

As Alex's little sister, Hannah and Sammy met a few years ago when Sammy and Alex started dating. Sammy can't wait for Hannah to be a part of  her and Alex's big day and also to officially have another little sister!

Hannah Kesner

Carly was one of Sammy's very first friends. They met in Kindergarten and have been BFF's ever since ( over 20 years now, whoa!!!) . No matter how long they go without seeing each other, they both know they will always be there for one another! Sammy is so thankful for their lifelong friendship and can't wait for Carly to be a part of wedding day! 

Carly Saxon

Sammy's cousin and lifelong friend. Natalie and Sammy were two peas in a pod when they were little and have continued to be large parts of each other's lives. Sammy cannot wait to have Natalie and her son, Jameson, be part of her big day!

Natalie George

Sammy's newest cousin and the most precious flower girl she could ever imagine! Sammy can't wait to see Hanna all dressed up and riding down the aisle in her little wagon!

Hanna Perry

Sammy's handsome  cousin who will be the sweetest little man when he pulls his little sister, Hanna, down the aisle in her wagon!

Cade Perry

Sammy's cousin, Jameson, who will be the most precious ring bearer ever!

Jameson Ledbetter

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Hi everyone!We have a block of hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn- Athens. This hotel is only about 15 minutes to our venue and will be great if you want to continue the fun in downtown Athens after the reception Saturday night. We have blocks for Friday and Saturday night just in case!In order to get our group rates, you MUST book your room before October 20, 2017Follow the web link button below to book your room. Just put in your check in/check out dates and it should take you to our group page! If you choose to call the hotel to book, you can use the Group Name: Seay Kesner Wedding with Group Code: SKW. Please let me or Alex know if you have any questions or have any trouble booking.Love, Sammy

Holiday Inn Athens-University Area

We also have a block of hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Bethlehem, GA. This hotel is also about 15 minutes to our venue and will be great if you want to save a few dollars and end the evening on a quieter note. We have blocks for Friday and Saturday night for this hotel too.In order to get our group rates, you MUST book your room before October 20, 2017.Follow the web link button below to book your room. Just put in your check in/check out dates and it should take you to our group page!If you choose to call the hotel to book, you can use the Group Name: Seay-Kesner Wedding with Group Code: SKW. Please let me or Alex know if you have any questions or have any trouble booking.Love, Sammy

Holiday Inn Express- Bethlehem, GA

We were unable to get an actual block at the Hilton, but it is another great option if you are looking for something on the fancier side :) It is a 17 minute drive to the venue.

Sammy & Alex

Sammy & Alex

Travel

Holiday Inn Athens-University Area

Holiday Inn Express- Bethlehem, GA

Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown