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Our&nbsp;story&nbsp;began&nbsp;in&nbsp;April&nbsp;2023&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;simple&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;at&nbsp;IHOP.&nbsp;What&nbsp;started&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;casual&nbsp;meal&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;became&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;something&nbsp;special. Soon&nbsp;after&nbsp;we&nbsp;met,&nbsp;Brannon&nbsp;drove&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour&nbsp;on&nbsp;short&nbsp;notice&nbsp;to&nbsp;attend&nbsp;my&nbsp;prom&nbsp;with&nbsp;me.&nbsp;That&nbsp;night&nbsp;became&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;memories&nbsp;and&nbsp;it's&nbsp;especially&nbsp;meaningful&nbsp;that&nbsp;we're&nbsp;now&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;place&nbsp;where&nbsp;we&nbsp;shared&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;dances. For&nbsp;much&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship,&nbsp;we&nbsp;lived&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour&nbsp;apart.&nbsp;No&nbsp;matter&nbsp;how&nbsp;busy&nbsp;life&nbsp;became,&nbsp;we&nbsp;always&nbsp;made&nbsp;time&nbsp;for&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Those&nbsp;drives&nbsp;taught&nbsp;us&nbsp;that&nbsp;love&nbsp;is&nbsp;worth&nbsp;every&nbsp;mile. Like&nbsp;any&nbsp;couple,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;faced&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;way,&nbsp;but&nbsp;each&nbsp;one&nbsp;has&nbsp;strengthened&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship.&nbsp;Together,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;made&nbsp;an&nbsp;apartment&nbsp;our&nbsp;home,&nbsp;welcomed&nbsp;two&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;Heelers&nbsp;into&nbsp;our&nbsp;family,&nbsp;and&nbsp;created&nbsp;countless&nbsp;memories. We&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;spending&nbsp;our&nbsp;time&nbsp;together&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;concerts,&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;back&nbsp;roads,&nbsp;and&nbsp;being&nbsp;with&nbsp;our&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;family.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;the&nbsp;simple&nbsp;moments&nbsp;that&nbsp;mean&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;to&nbsp;us. When&nbsp;Brannon&nbsp;proposed,&nbsp;he&nbsp;chose&nbsp;Perry&nbsp;State&nbsp;Forest,&nbsp;the&nbsp;place&nbsp;where&nbsp;we&nbsp;shared&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;very&nbsp;first&nbsp;dates.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;setting&nbsp;to&nbsp;begin&nbsp;this&nbsp;new&nbsp;chapter. From&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;to&nbsp;today,&nbsp;our&nbsp;journey&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;love,&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;and&nbsp;unforgettable&nbsp;memories.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are&nbsp;so&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;each&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;this&nbsp;special&nbsp;day&nbsp;with&nbsp;us. Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;being&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;story.&nbsp;We&nbsp;can't&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;with&nbsp;you&nbsp;and&nbsp;continue&nbsp;building&nbsp;a&nbsp;lifetime&nbsp;of&nbsp;memories&nbsp;together.

Our Wedding Story

Our Story

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Hello!
I’m Bailee; Ciara’s maid of honor. We met while working together and within a very short period of time, we began our journey of friendship. Although some friendships start during childhood with years of memories together, others start later in life and become our most cherished. She’s been my person I can call for yap sessions, midnight drives, shopping, domesticating feral wildlife, getting coffee, stealing traffic cones, fishing, and so much more. (Okay, maybe we haven’t done ALL of those things.)  Through that journey, I have also had the pleasure of watching her and Brannon love each other a little more every day. I haven’t been around for the entirety of their relationship but I have been around long enough to know that these two were meant to be together from the very start. The playful banter, glances of admiration, and laughter they share is a once in a lifetime kind of love. I have the honor of standing by my dear friends on their special day and I cannot wait to share it with all of you! 

Bailee Grimmett

John Dooley

I am Hannah , I am the brides sister-in-law but she more than an in law to me. I met Ciara  through her brother, my now husband, and have loved her as my own sister ever since. I have known Ciara for going on 8+ years now and she continues to surprise me in every way.  (In a good way). We have bonded so much in the past few years over anything and everything and I’m so greatful.  She is always her 3 nephews favorite Auntie Cia and they light up anytime they see her. From homecoming, proms , tractor pulls and so much more I’m thankful I have a sister like her that loves almost everything I do. Through our sisterhood she has not only got to watch me fall in love with her brother but I have got to watch her fall in love with Brannon. I will always remember Brannon saying to us you surprised I’m here and kameren and I looked at each other and back to him and said no. We knew from the start he would always be here with her and that they were ment to be. I cannot wait to stand along side of her (most likely happy crying the whole time) on their big day and to watch her start her next chapter with her lifelong partner.  

Hannah Baker

Hi, I’m Alayna! I met the bride while we were working together at TJ Maxx, and we’ve been great friends ever since. I’m so thankful our paths crossed and that I get to stand beside her on one of the most important days of her life. Watching her relationship grow has been such a joy, and I couldn’t be happier for the happy couple. I’m honored to celebrate this special day with them and can’t wait to watch this next chapter begin!

Ciara & Brannon

Ciara & Brannon

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