Gail Stratton & Brenton Glassell 06.11.11 The Proposal: My Aunt Teresa stopped by to chat, and mentioned that she and her husband would love go out on a “triple date” on Saturday night with my parents and my fiance to the Memphis Country Club. Not having plans, I didn’t think anything of it, marked my calendar, and confirmed with Brenton. Brenton picked me up that night and we headed to the MCC and he asked me for directions and acted confused, trying to throw me off! We headed to where I was told we were eating, the Red Room. Before I could get all the way down the hall, I glanced to my left and saw two of my favorite sorority sisters and now bridesmaids, look up through a cracked door like deer in headlights. I FROZE! What were my friends from Fayetteville, Arkansas doing in Memphis, Tennessee? There were so many thoughts running through my head! Before I could turn to Brenton and ask what was happening, the sliding doors opened to the fabulous Breakfast Room and Lounge and I saw all of my closest loved ones! Brenton’s family from Clarksville, my family, and all of my very best friends from all over were there with champagne, cameras, and video recorders! Brenton held my hand and told me how much he loved me and then got down on one knee! I cried with joy and kept saying, “YES!” before he even popped the question! The Big Day: Since we had a very traditional wedding and did not see or talk to each other before the ceremony, we passed notes hours before the ceremony. It was really emotional to feel his hands and voice without seeing him. I teared up as I read his beautiful note, and it is one of the many memorable things that I will remember from our special day. Our photographer also surprised us with a photo booth that all of our guests really enjoyed. One of the most memorable moments during the reception was when the lead singer and my groom serenaded me on the dance floor with the song “You are so beautiful”. I didn’t realize my husband had such a good voice! Wedding Details: Our colors for the ceremony were new shell pink, platinum, and white which were very soft and romantic with lots of candlelight. Lots of rose petals, wreaths, baby’s breath, and hydrangeas. The reception colors were pumped up with hot pink and purple lighting, monogram gobo, crystal chandeliers, and fabric swaged across ceiling. ‘Bling’ was the theme
Behind the Story
Photographer Creation Studios, Wedding Planner Social Butterflies, LLC, Florist Haute Horticulture, Caterer CFY Catering, Cake Oh My Ganache!, Invitations & Calligraphy RSVP; Melinda Sapp, Bridal Shop Low’s Bridal, Formalwear Men’s Wearhouse, Bridal Party Attire All About Weddings, Ceremony Location Mullins United Methodist Church, Reception Location Memphis Botanic Gardens, Transportation Memphis Antique Car Club - Pink 1955 Desoto, Videographer Creation Studios, Music/Entertainment Party Planet, Rentals and Decor Classic Party Rentals, Party Concepts, Mahaffey Tent Rentals, Officiate/ Minister Rev. Dr. Bradley Gabriel