Wedding Day

Saint Mark the Evangelist

Ceremony

Park Crest Event Facility

Reception

Many people do not know this, but Teresa and Jake were set up by mutual friends! In April of 2020, Teresa and Jake briefly started talking after being encouraged by their friends. They talked for about 2 months before actually meeting in person. Teresa and Jake's first date was at a Mexican restaurant. Can you guess who asked who on the first date? It was Teresa!! It was the first time they had ever seen and met each other in person. Talk about nerves!! Now they make it a point to go back to the same restaurant now and then to remember where it all began. After the first date, Teresa and Jake visited each other every weekend until making it official in August of 2020 on a beach trip with Jake's family! The rest is history!

How It All Began!! 

Our Wedding

Many people do not know this, but Teresa and Jake were set up by mutual friends! In April of 2020, Teresa and Jake briefly started talking after being encouraged by their friends. They talked for about 2 months before actually meeting in person. Teresa and Jake's first date was at a Mexican restaurant. Can you guess who asked who on the first date? It was Teresa!! It was the first time they had ever seen and met each other in person. Talk about nerves!! Now they make it a point to go back to the same restaurant now and then to remember where it all began. After the first date, Teresa and Jake visited each other every weekend until making it official in August of 2020 on a beach trip with Jake's family! The rest is history!

How It All Began + Our First Picture 

Our Story

Photos

Abigail Lee

Ben Hardman

Emma Boone

Till Cousins

Brady Hardman

Jacob Silas 

Grace Anne Kennard

Will Grant 

Mary Fick

Will Klinner 

Ava Katherine Lee

Miles Lee

The Wedding Party

Q + A

Close Distance to Reception:

Distance from Ceremony: 12 milesDistance from Reception: 2.4 miles

Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel

Distance from Ceremony: 14 milesDistance from Reception: 3 miles

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Hoover

Distance from Ceremony: 13 milesDistance from Reception: 3.3 miles

Hyatt Place Birmingham / Hoover

Popular Birmingham Stays:

Distance from Ceremony: 13 milesDistance from Reception: 9.7 miles

Hampton Inn &  Suites Birmingham Downtown-Tutwiler

Distance from Ceremony: 11 milesDistance from Reception: 6.2 miles

Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

Distance from Ceremony: 9.3 miles Distance from Reception: 5.3 miles

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood

Collection Hotels:

Distance from Ceremony: 13 milesDistance from Reception: 9.6 miles The Redmont Hotel has a bar located on the top called The Roof which has an inside area and outdoor patio that overlooks the city of Birmingham.

Redmont Hotel Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton

Distance from Ceremony: 13 milesDistance from Reception: 9.5 miles The Elyton Hotel has a bar located on the top called Moon Shine.

Elyton Hotel Autograph Collection by Marriott

Distance from Ceremony: 10 milesDistance from Reception: 7.1 miles The Grand Bohemian Hotel is located in the heart of Mountain Brook. In the surrounding area are various restaurants including Habitat Feed &amp; Social which is located inside the hotel!

Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

Where to Stay

Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Any golf lover should check out RTJ courses! Luckily in Birmingham, we have 2 trails both being 5 minutes from each other. Ross Bridge is the fifth-longest course in the world and one of the most sought out to play. Five minutes down the road is Oxmoor Valley which has two courses that can be played.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

McWane Science Center

The Summit is an outdoor shopping mall located off of highway 280 in Birmingham. There are many popular stores and restaurants located here that are perfect for anyone and everyone!

The Summit Birmingham

Topgolf

Birmingham Museum of Art

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

This happens on Saturdays only! Check online for dates.

The Farmers Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market

If you have never been to a Buc-ee's... have fun!!!

Buc-ee’s

Things to Do

Lucky for you Birmingham is known for having some of the best restaurants! Here we have listed some of our recommendations by naming the restaurant as well as what type of food it serves. Here are our personal favorites: Teresa: Little Donkey &amp; North ItaliaJake: Jack Brown's Burger and Beer Joint &amp; Taco Mama

What Restaurants Should I Check Out?

Mexican Food Spots

El BarrioTaco MamaChuysLittle DonkeyEl Zun Zun

Italian Food Spots 

Divinci'sTrattoria ZaraLa Fresca PizzaIron City PizzaDavenports PizzaBettolaGianMarco'sNorth Italia

Higher End Favorite Spots

Chez Fon FonGalley and GardenHelenBottegaHabitat Feed and Social The LabAutomic SeafoodOvenbird

American Spots

Jack Brown's Burger and Beer JointCarrigans Beer GardenCarrigans Public HouseMoe's BBQ (Lakeview location downtown turns into a bar after 7)Saw's BBQSOHO SocialMeltHattie B's

Breakfast + Coffee Spots 

Ruby Sunshine Another Broken EggMaple Street Biscuit Co.Big Bad Breakfast Over Easy Santos CoffeeChurch Street O'Henry's Red Mountain EspressoCaveat Coffee

Cleaner Eat Spots 

Chopt Salads GreenhouseReal and RosemaryBamboo on 2nd The Battery

Bars and Brews 

Breweries (There's A LOT and we love them all) Back Forty BreweryCahaba BreweryHi-wire BreweryGhost Train BreweryGood People BreweryTrimTab BreweryAvondale BreweryCocktail Bars + More FunAdiosPaper DollMarble RingThe Collins BarThe GroceryQueens PubMayawell

The After Party

Moes BBQ (Lakeview location)The Fennec Innisfree PubNeon MoonSideBarTin Roof

Teresa & Jake

Teresa & Jake

Registry

Hi everyone! Jake and I just wanted to say thank you so much for shopping our registry and we appreciate any gift you choose to give!! We look forward to celebrating with you.