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September 12, 2020
Tupelo, Mississippi
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Kortney & Bartlett

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Bartlett Ratzlaff

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September 12, 2020

Tupelo, Mississippi

How We Met

It is no secret that summers in Starkville are empty and quiet, but that’s what made the summer of 2016 so special for these two people. Kortney and Bartlett both happened to work in the food industry that summer. Bartlett, a cook at Two Brothers restaurant, looked forward to every Taco Tuesday at his job. This was not only because of the cheap tacos and margarita-fueled karaoke, but because he knew Kortney and her friends would come in and grab a table. He knew if he had any chance at all to impress her, it was probably going to be there. As one Tuesday summer night went on, Kortney and Bartlett hopped on the karaoke mic together. As if they’d been practicing for weeks, one took the hook, the other sang the chorus. But it wouldn’t be a true Bartlett Ratzlaff style karaoke unless there was a dance involved too. Bartlett, king of the dance floor, scooped up Kortney, tried out his best version of a romantic dip, and dropped her on her head - Isn’t that how all love stories start off? Picking her up off the floor, laughing, slightly embarrassed, and ready for another drink, he had finally caught her attention.

How He Asked

Bartlett and Kortney are the “stop and read every plaque” type people, so when he asked Kortney to tour the historic Belle Meade Plantation, she was all-in. When the big day finally came, it was rainy, cloudy, grey, and Kortney began to question why they couldn’t just go on a different day. But of COURSE they had to go that day, and Bartlett convinced Kortney that they had no other choice. Meeting up with two of Kortney’s best friends, who also live in Nashville, the crew naturally headed to the winery first. Afterall, Bartlett secretly needed to calm his nerves, and Kortney can’t pass up a perfectly good glass of wine. The Belle Meade Plantation is filled with history, timeless architecture and beautiful scenery. The pair walked around for what seemed like hours, admiring their surroundings and enjoying their last few moments (unbeknownst to Kortney) as boyfriend and girlfriend. There was finally just one last stop that Bartlett insisted on making - the creek. It was a bit of a struggle to get there, as Kortney wore her Steve Madden shoes (because fashion, duh), but Bartlett swiftly helped her down. As the two admired the serenity of the creek flowing by, Bartlett got down on one knee and, well, you know the rest, don’t you?? Through many, many tears, Kortney managed to say “yes!” and the two shared a moment that they will remember for a lifetime. After leaving the Plantation, Bartlett brought Kortney to his brother’s house, where he surprised her with their friends and families waiting to celebrate! It was a wonderful day, filled with unconditional love.

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