The aesthetic for the wedding was “80s disco in a fairy cave.”
Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love…
As a couple, we love to travel, cuisine, and Alabama football. We recently started watching seasons of Big Brother from the 2000s and are obsessed! We’re also dabbling in salsa lessons, but it isn’t going very well since Fraser barely knows his right foot from his left!
Amy works in advertising as a senior account manager.
Fraser works in insurance sales as a regional manager.
Amy loves houseplants and enjoys long walks around the lakes in Orlando and cycling. She’s usually listening to an audiobook or true crime podcast.
Fraser has been practising Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 2020. He is a blue belt and placed first in his most recent tournament. He also enjoys drone videography and has captured scenic views while on travels with Amy in Montana, Mexico, Bali, the Bahamas, and more.
How/where/when did you meet – and what were your first impressions?
We met as sophomores at The University of Alabama on Amy’s birthday! After college, we moved to different states and went our separate ways but reconnected when we ran into each other at an away Alabama football game in Atlanta. Thanks to Alabama football for making our relationship possible!
When did you first realise that this was someone you’d like to spend the rest of your life with?
When we reconnected after college, Fraser knew immediately that we would get married. Amy came to the same conclusion a few weeks later, and then we moved in together about four months after that.
Was there a proposal? Tell us a little about it…
Fraser proposed at The Belleview Inn (wedding location) in December 2019. The couple stayed at the hotel when visiting family in the area for Christmas, so it was a total surprise when Fraser proposed by the fireplace (Amy thought he’d propose on the beach). A piano player was onsite and played the couple’s favourite song until Amy came down the stairs (Desperado by the Eagles—the Eagles was the first concert that the couple went to together in 2013).
Tell us about the vision you had for the mood or style of your wedding.
The aesthetic for the wedding was “80s disco in a fairy cave.” No, I’m not kidding. From the very beginning, we were adamant about disco balls, a band that would get guests of all ages on their feet and a magical warm glow created by twinkle lights and candles.
What was one element you were happy to splurge on?
We attempted to identify three elements as budget priorities for the wedding. Unfortunately, the bride, groom and families all had completely different priorities, and the only item that came in under budget was the cake for the cutting, as it was small and from the Publix grocery store.
Did anything happen on your wedding day that you laugh about in hindsight (even if it was stressful at the time)?
When planning the wedding, it was important to us not to get married on the same day as an Alabama football game. Unfortunately, we got the dates mixed up and planned our wedding on the same day as the SEC championship, and Alabama played Georgia in a huge rivalry meetup. Luckily, halftime ended up being during the ceremony (and Alabama was in the lead), and everyone was able to watch the second half during the cocktail hour and dinner. Thank god Alabama won! It ended up being a blast cheering on the Tide with our guests, chanting the fight song when we won, and dancing to Sweet Home Alabama at the beginning of the reception.
Tell us about your main outfits, what was unique, is there a story?
Fraser wanted to dress exactly like James Bond, but Amy wouldn’t let him. To make it up to him, she surprised him with a red carnation boutonniere for the reception, a little James Bond flair.
VENUE The Belleview Inn, @belleviewinn PHOTOGRAPHER Katelyn Rose, @katelynrose_photos VIDEOGRAPHER Namesake Creative, @namesakecreative STYLIST Adore Bridal Services, @adorebridalhairandmakeup PLANNER Samantha Beatty – Elegant Affairs by Design, @elegantaffairsbydesign, @samanthaelegantaffairsbydesign FLORIST Ava Elise Event Decor, @avaeliseevents CELEBRANT Sensational Ceremonies, @sensationalceremonies ENTERTAINMENT (The Night Before) Welcome Party: Pianist – Breezin’, @breezinentertainment; Ceremony & Cocktail Hour: String Trio – Matt Winter Band, @matt _winter_band; After Party: Guitarist Matt Winter Band, @matt _winter_band Reception – The Spazmatics, @spazmaticsflorida HIRE Tent & Tent Lighting – Elite Events and Rentals, @eliteeventsandrentals; Glassware – Treasury Rentals, @treasuryrentals; Rentals – Gabro Event Services, @gabroeventservices Ceremony Space – Palm Tree Rentals: Johnson Plant Rental CATERING The Belleview Inn, @belleviewinn After Party – Taco Food Truck: Los Tacos Mariachis CAKE Publix at LaBelle Plaza, @publix STATIONERY Bodega Press, @bodegapress_ SIGNAGE Laconic Events, @laconicevents BRIDE’S ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING RING Genesis Diamonds, @genesisdiamonds GROOM’S WEDDING RINGS Diamonds Direct, @diamondsdirect REHEARSAL DINNER Bride’s Dress – Ramy Brook from Saks Fifth Avenue, @ramybrook, @saks; Bride’s Shoes – Gianni Bini from Dillard’s, @giannibiniofficial, @dillards; Bride’s Accessories: Earrings – Bella’s Bridal & Formal, @bellasbridal; Makeup – By the bride; Hair – Amy Fraser; Bride’s Fragrance – EOS SUIT Custom Suit – Kripalani’s Tailors, @kripalanitailors; Groom’s Shoe Magnanni from Saks Fifth Avenue, @magnanni, @saks; Groom’s Accessories: Watch – Rolex; Groom’s Fragrance – Creed WEDDING CEREMONY Bride’s Dress – Pronovias from Bustle, @pronovias, @bustlegowns Bride’s Shoe – GB from Dillard’s, @dillards; Bride’s Accessories – Veil & Earrings – Bella’s Bridal & Formal, @bellasbridal; Necklace: Custom – Kirkland Jewelry, @kirklandjewelry; Ring – Mom’s gold wedding band; Makeup – Adore Bridal Services, @adorebridalhairandmakeup; Hair – Hair – Amy Fraser & Rose Fraser; Bride’s Fragrance – EOS; Custom Tux – Kripalani’s Tailors, @kripalanitailors; Groom’s Shoe – Magnanni from Saks Fifth Avenue, @magnanni, @saks; Groom’s Accessories: Watch – Rolex; Groom’s Fragrance – Creed BRIDE’S RECEPTION DRESS Retrofête, @retrofete BRIDE’S RECEPTION SHOE GB from Dillard’s, @dillards BRIDE’S RECEPTION ACCESSORIES Earrings – Bella’s Bridal & Formal, @bellasbridal; Necklace: Custom – Kirkland Jewelry, @kirklandjewelry; Ring – Groom’s grandmommy’s wedding band BRIDE’S AFTER PARTY DRESS Nadine Merabi, @nadinemerabi BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES Jenny Yoo, @jennyyoonyc MOTHER OF THE BRIDE’S DRESS Marsoni by Colors MOTHER OF THE GROOM’S DRESS Jovani, @jovanifashions GROOMSMEN & BRIDE’S ESCORT TUX The Black Tux, @theblacktux FATHER OF THE GROOM’S TUX Tom Ford, @tomford GIFT REGISTRY Target, @target; West Elm, @westelm; Amazon
