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Hannah & Bradley

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Feel the Dern

The Wedding Website of Hannah Rose Mercer and Bradley Gordon Dern
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The Right Swipe

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Bradley and Hannah's love story began in October 2019 on Tinder, when fate (and mindless swiping) resulted in a match. The two spent their first date watching TV together while eating Taco Bell at Brad’s late Grandpa George's house in Northridge, where he was temporarily living, and the connection between them was undeniable. While munching on Doritos Locos Tacos and Gorditas, they found themselves completely enthralled in conversation and laughter for five hours straight. On the drive home that night, Hannah called her best friend (now Maid of Honor) Loren to rave about how well the date went. Her exact words were, "I'm gonna marry that kid." And as we all know, Hannah is always right!

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The Proposal

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Brad's proposal to Hannah was a moment of absolute perfection. Some of Hannah's favorite childhood memories are at a creek called the "Green Belt" near her childhood home, which Bradley knew of course. So, on April 19, 2024, he led her to a flowing creek tucked beside Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga, CA. With nature's symphony as their backdrop, Bradley took a knee and asked Hannah to be his wife. After an ecstatic "Yes, yes, yes!" Bradley surprised Hannah with two tickets to Disneyland for the following day! His parents got engaged in the Tiki Room, so this couldn't have been more fitting. They shamelessly wore those cheesy bride and groom Mickey ears and had the best day ever.

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Feel the Love

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Bradley: “I always tell Hannah I love every square inch of her, and I truly mean it. Her cheek dimples especially, because when she smiles big, it’s like the whole world lights up. Just being next to her, my heart feels light, and I feel safe. Even when I’m at my most stressed, everything melts away when my head is on Hannah's chest. It’s in those moments, when we're just cuddling together with our pups, that I feel completely at peace. She’s everything, and I’m so excited for our wedding and everything after.” Hannah: "Bradley is the epitome of love, dedication, and unwavering strength. He is chivalrous, patient, kind, and gentle. No one makes me laugh the way he does, not just because he’s hilarious, but because being with him makes me feel profoundly understood. The messiest, most ridiculous parts of me are met with warmth and humor, never judgment. His wit isn’t just quick; it’s comforting, disarming, and somehow always shows up exactly when it’s needed most. Brad is my noun: my person, my place, my everything."

For all the days along the way
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