Drew came up to me from across the dance floor at the legendary FloraBama in Gulf Shores, AL. We shared a "bushwhacker", danced to singer Jon Pardi and the rest fell into place! We commuted long-distance from Birmingham, AL to Baton Rouge, LA for over a year. Finally, when I graduated PA school, I moved down to New Orleans to start our next chapter.

We frequent the historic Columns Hotel on streetcar-lined St. Charles in New Orleans. Drew had planned dinner and drinks several days before. He walked me up to the large front porch and got down on one knee, to my total surprise! Waiting inside was local family and friends who helped us ring in our next chapter over champagne toasts and Sazeracs.

Drew and I were both blessed to grow up in incredibly supportive, loving families, who've both traveled between Louisiana and Florida to be with one another. We're excited to celebrate in New Smyrna Beach outside of Orlando, FL, where I share many childhood memories and Drew's first trip home to meet my family. We're so excited to welcome you there!