Wedding Day

Venue 91

Ceremony and Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story: Eli and Abbey’s story begins about six years ago, in the most romantic of places: the ΑΤΩ chapter room. (try not to swoon). Their paths crossed briefly then, but the real magic didn’t begin until a few years later, when fate — and a little bit of law school — brought them back together. When Abbey started law school, Eli was sent to make an announcement before one of her classes. As he stood in front of the room, he saw her — the most beautiful girl to ever grace the earth, as he still says today — and was completely stunned. He forgot what he was supposed to say, but even now he remembers exactly how he felt. Despite being completely smitten, Eli couldn’t quite work up the nerve to ask her out. That is, until fate intervened in the form of a dating app. One scroll, one swipe, and there she was: Abbey had swiped right. Eli was over the moon. He immediately messaged her — and then... nothing. Radio silence. But Eli wasn’t one to give up that easily. After a week of dramatic waiting (and maybe a few pep talks), he worked up the courage to send her a Snapchat. To his delight, she actually replied. Their first “hangout” took place at Eli’s house, where she managed to talk about torts for five straight hours (arguably the most romantic law school class according to Abbey). And then she left. Somehow, Eli didn’t run for the hills. Instead, he asked for another date and she agreed to go on a real date with him — one that didn’t include endless discussions of negligence standards. That first date changed everything. Somewhere between the laughter and conversation, Eli knew: he’d found the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Since then, their love story has been filled with late-night talks, spontaneous road trips, meeting each other’s families, and Eli earning the approval of Abbey’s first love — her dog, Wilson. From silly arguments over who’s the better cook (Abbey, obviously) to the unshakable commitment they’ve built together, every day has been a new chapter in the story they’re writing hand in hand. On December 20th, Eli and Abbey will become one — finally making official what they’ve known in their hearts all along. They can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with all the people they love.

Our Story

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Carley Carroll

Allee Alexander

Mallory Finuff

Jordan King

Macy Crawford

Rebekah Hilburn

Olivia Glass

DeAnna Watson

Morgan Bailey

Simon Schuessler

Brycin Huckeba

Duncan Whaley

Paul Hurley

William Fritz

Cody Finuff

Bryant Talbert

Tristan Triplett

Cameron Cook

Wedding Party

Q + A

This motel, located in Dothan, Alabama, offers an outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A microwave and refrigerator come standard in each of the rooms at GuestHouse Inn Dothan. The private bathroom comes with towels and free toiletries. Select rooms feature spa baths. A 24-hour reception is open to guests at the Dothan GuestHouse Inn. Other facilities include vending machines and free parking. The motel is adjacent to Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Georgia-Pacific Paper Mill is 32 minutes' drive from this motel. Guests will be 20 mi from Farley Nuclear Plant.

GuestHouse Dothan

Conveniently located in downtown Dothan, the Clarion Inn and Suites hotel provides easy access to a number of local points of interest. Water World water park and Adventureland Theme Park are both nearby and offer hours of fun for the entire family. Additional attractions close to this hotel include the Landmark Park living history farm, Dothan Conference Center, Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Fort Rucker military facility. Several businesses are also easily accessible from the hotel. Hotel features include:free full hot buffet breakfast,free wireless high-speed Internet access,free newspaper,outdoor pool and exercise room. The on-site business center at the hotel provides corporate travelers with additional features like a computer with Internet access, and access to copy and fax service. With five spacious banquet and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 270 people for most functions, like special events or business meetings. In addition to standard amenities, all guest rooms are furnished with coffee makers with free coffee, curved shower rods, hair dryers, pillow-top mattresses, voice mail, irons and ironing boards. Ask about our rooms that also have microwaves, refrigerators and sofa sleepers. This is a pet-friendly hotel; nominal fees apply. For added convenience, this hotel has guest laundry facilities located on the premises.

Clarion Inn & Suites Dothan South

Dothan East Inn &amp; Suites is offering accommodations in Dothan. The hotel provides a year-round outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hairdryer, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette. All guest rooms include a closet. A business center and a gym are available at the property as well as free private parking. Dothan Regional Airport is 11 miles away.

Dothan East Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Dothan North by IHG is a 2-star property located in Dothan. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. The rooms have a closet. Dothan Regional Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Dothan North by IHG

The Econo Lodge hotel is located on the west side of Dothan off Highway 231, with easy access to major highways. This hotel is within five miles of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Flower Hospital and the Dothan Regional Airport. The hotel is also close to the Dothan Civic Center and Troy University-Dothan Campus. The Westgate Park Recreation Center is four blocks from the hotel and is the site of numerous tennis and softball tournaments. The hotel is surrounded by many well-known restaurants, cocktail lounges and specialty shops. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, Old Mexico. A movie theater is located less than two miles away. Guests of this hotel will enjoy amenities like the free continental breakfast, free coffee in the lobby and free local calls. Be sure to relax by the seasonal outdoor pool. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, a business center and access to copy and fax services. Competitive corporate rates are also available. All guest rooms feature cable television, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Nonsmoking and handicap accessible rooms are also available.

Abigail & Eli

Abigail & Eli

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