Wedding Day

Reception

The Hangout

After Party

No Gifts Please! Your presence in our lives is what we treasure most!!

Our Wedding

Every once in a while, all the cosmic forces in the universe come together and create the perfect scenario - all the what ifs, the what might have beens, and the errors in judgement disappear and your life is suddenly a Hallmark movie! Every young girl dreams of a handsome knight in shining armor riding on a white stallion coming to rescue her. Mine showed up in shorts and flip flops and driving a blue Bronco! John and I have both worked in the transportation industry for years and over those years our paths crossed many times - some of them not so pleasant! We both moved away (John to New Orleans and I to Knoxville) and then moved back after a couple of years. We ended up working for a mutual friend at his manufacturing company. As time went by, we began talking more and more at work. John asked me out on April 22, 1995 and after a somewhat less than perfect first date (most of you know the details), this was the beginning of our story.Our friends were skeptical - said it wouldn't last (couldn't last). After all what could a die hard conservative , Ole Miss loving guy from the Mississippi Delta have in common with a bleeding heart liberal, Mississippi State loving girl from the Hill Country? But, we didn't try to change each other and found that we are more alike than different. And here we are 30+ years later - it has been magical, it has been fun, and it has been filled with love!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Very casual and bare feet - but remember to bring shoes to wear to the celebration dinner afterwards.

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Q + A

Located in Gulf Shores and with Gulf Shores Public Beach reachable within 1.7 miles, Hampton Inn Gulf Shores has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a 11-minute walk from Hampton Inn Gulf Shores, while Gulf State Park Fishing Pier is 3 miles from the property. Pensacola Regional Airport is 41 miles away.

Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

Only a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico, this hotel located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features free high-speed internet access, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator in each guestroom. Begin the day at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Gulf Shores with a free continental breakfast, serving a variety of bagels, muffins, fruits, juice and coffee. Following breakfast, relax in the outdoor pool or enjoy the in-room cable television. Take advantage of the numerous activities including golfing, deep-sea fishing and shopping available within driving distance of the Gulf Shores Holiday Inn Express. Gulf State Park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are also only a short distance from the hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Located 2.7 mi from Gulf Shores Public Beach and 2.2 mi from Gulf State Park, this pet-friendly Alabama motel features free WiFi access and an outdoor pool. A cable TV is available in all rooms at the Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores. A work desk and ironing facilities are also included in each room. The private bathroom has a hairdryer. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and free parking is available for guests' convenience. Pensacola, FL and Mobile AL are both 53 minutes' drive from the Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores. The Track Family Recreation Center features go-karts, miniature gold, and bumper cars, and is just a 3-minute walk from the motel. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Waterville USA water park are each 4 minutes' drive away.

Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores

Located off Highway 59, this Motel 6 Gulf Shores features a microwave and free WiFi in each room. Gulf Shores Public Beach is 2.7 mi away. A cable TV, air conditioning, and an en suite with a shower are standard in each room. Motel 6 Gulf Shores extras include towels and bed linen. Free parking is provided to all guests throughout their stay. A vending machine with drinks and snacks is located on site. The motel is also 1.9 mi from Waterville USA water park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Gulf State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL

Located in Gulf Shores, Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort offers beachfront accommodations a 5-minute walk from Gulf Shores Public Beach and facilities like a restaurant. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Staff at the accommodation are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is 1.1 miles from Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort, while Gulf State Park Fishing Pier is 1.6 miles away. Pensacola Regional Airport is 37 miles from the property.

Brenda & John

Brenda & John

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IT'S A BEACH WEDDING!!