Wedding Chapel on the Mountain

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Our Wedding

Our lives

September 11th, 2000: Olivia entered the world

August 10th, 2001: Gabriel entered the world

They grew up...

And finally found each other ❤

Both dateless, Gabe and Olivia went to prom together in a large group. They took photos in Big Spring Park, had dinner at Ichiban, and danced the night away under the rocket at the Space and Rocket Center. At the end of the night, after most everyone had headed out, the DJ decided to play (I've Had) The Time of My Life, one of Olivia's favorites. Seeing her all alone on the dance floor, Gabe bravely made his way out to boogie alongside her. The DJ, seeing a match made in heaven, quickly switched to the last slow dance of the night: Ed Sheeran's Perfect.Neither one wanting to walk awkwardly off the dance floor, they stood arms length apart and swayed exaggeratedly until the the song ended. Thankfully no one had the foresight to record this.After that night, they found themselves inseparable. Like any teenager in the 2010s, they had Snapchat. To this day, they've maintained their 2000+ day streak, talking every day.

Prom -  2019

On March 28th, 2026, Gabe "surprised" Olivia at Ditto Landing.

Our Story

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Allie moved across the street from Olivia at age 12. They bonded over biking and Barbie’s and have been friends ever since. She’s artsy, enjoys her quiet time but also loves having fun with her friends! 

Allie Cox

Bekah met Olivia at Southwood and they meet every Thursday morning for a discipleship group. Bekah was part of Olivia and Gabe’s “secret” engagement that Olivia knew about the entire time despite her best intentions, but it was still fun and beautiful nonetheless:)!! Bekah is a physical therapist at Encompass and loves photography, traveling, anything outdoors, and fellowshipping with friends and family outside of work.

Bekah Pfitzer

Caroline met Olivia when they were just kids taking music theory and aural skills classes. They survived many theory and music exams, and had so much fun working together in opera productions with Ars Nova. Caroline is so honored to be here and stand next to Olivia for such a special day! 

Caroline Oldfather

Paige is Olivia's younger sister and is so proud to stand beside her on her big day. Paige works at Dunkin as the shift lead. She is in her final few semesters at UAH for a degree in Cybersecurity. 

Paige Heller

From everywhere and nowhere. Abe is an Auburn Engineering grad who doesn’t believe in short answers to simple questions. Always working on something, he’s an alleged metrosexual, who will talk about anything and everything, except for cars and sports. Ask him about games or movies if you want to save some breath in a conversation.

Abe Lee

Jarrett is a quirky young lad from Huntsville who loves Warhammer and technology

Jarrett Kaempfer

Paul is a fun, loving guy who likes frisbee and running.  He is an extrovert that would rather spend most minutes outside than inside.  He originally got to know Gabe by sharing an office with Olivia.


Paul Dubberly

Jonathan and his wife Kaitlyn met Gabe and Olivia shortly after moving to Huntsville. They host the couple’s small group, and Gabe and Jonathan share a wargaming group.

Jonathan Young

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What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

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What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Cocktail attire is a semi-formal dress code typically worn for evening events such as cocktail parties, weddings, or upscale social gatherings. The key elements of cocktail attire include tailored garments with a polished and sophisticated aesthetic. For men, this often entails a dark suit in navy, charcoal, or black paired with a dress shirt, tie, and polished leather shoes.Women's cocktail attire typically involves knee-length or midi dresses in elegant fabrics like silk, chiffon, or satin, often adorned with tasteful embellishments or intricate details. Additionally, women may opt for a pantsuit or chic separates, such as a blouse paired with a skirt or tailored pants, accessorized with statement jewelry and heels.

Dress Code

Q + A

Hampton Inn Huntsville-Arsenal/South Pkway

For our out of town guests, we've reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn in South Huntsville. This hotel is close to where both families live and is only 7.5 miles from the venue. The hotel has free hot breakfast and a fitness center. With the hotel being so close to both families guests who stay here will be sure to be close to all the wedding weekend action!

Travel

Activities

Panoply&nbsp;is&nbsp;Huntsville&#39;s&nbsp;annual&nbsp;art&nbsp;festival&nbsp;where&nbsp;local&nbsp;artists&nbsp;come&nbsp;out&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;booths&nbsp;and&nbsp;take&nbsp;over&nbsp;downtown&#39;s&nbsp;Big&nbsp;Spring&nbsp;Park.&nbsp;Panoply&nbsp;happens&nbsp;to&nbsp;fall&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;as&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;wedding!&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;and&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;night&#39;s&nbsp;festival&nbsp;ends&nbsp;with&nbsp;fireworks&nbsp;over&nbsp;Big&nbsp;Spring&nbsp;Park.&nbsp;Panoply&nbsp;is&nbsp;especially&nbsp;special&nbsp;to&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;because&nbsp;they&nbsp;went&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;group&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;after&nbsp;they&nbsp;officially&nbsp;started&nbsp;dating&nbsp;and&nbsp;have&nbsp;gone&nbsp;to&nbsp;every&nbsp;festival&nbsp;since!&nbsp;They&nbsp;highly&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;advantage&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;exclusive&nbsp;event.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;place&nbsp;of&nbsp;work,&nbsp;Leidos,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;Hallmark&nbsp;Sponsor&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;event.

Panoply Art Festival

The&nbsp;Space&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rocket&nbsp;Center&nbsp;is&nbsp;Huntsville&#39;s&nbsp;main&nbsp;attraction.&nbsp;Highlighting&nbsp;the&nbsp;history&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;space&nbsp;race,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Space&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rocket&nbsp;Center&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;must&nbsp;do&nbsp;for&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;visiting&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;time.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;had&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;&quot;dance&quot;&nbsp;together&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;rocket&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;senior&nbsp;prom&nbsp;in&nbsp;2019.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

The&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;Botanical&nbsp;Gardens&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;lovely&nbsp;bloom&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;April&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&#39;d&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;advantage&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;while&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;here.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;part&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;butterfly&nbsp;exhibit,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;the&nbsp;overlook&nbsp;where&nbsp;there&#39;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;good&nbsp;chance&nbsp;of&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;turtles.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

If&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;some&nbsp;time,&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;things&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;is&nbsp;stroll&nbsp;downtown.&nbsp;With&nbsp;The&nbsp;Square,&nbsp;Big&nbsp;Spring&nbsp;Park,&nbsp;The&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;of&nbsp;Art,&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;little&nbsp;shops&nbsp;and&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;a&nbsp;day.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;in&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;of&nbsp;Art&nbsp;is&nbsp;$5&nbsp;after&nbsp;5pm&nbsp;and&nbsp;occasionally&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature&nbsp;local&nbsp;musicians.If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;some&nbsp;new&nbsp;clothes,&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;places&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;are&nbsp;Elitaire&nbsp;Boutique&nbsp;and&nbsp;Silhouette.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;are&nbsp;Jack&nbsp;Browns&nbsp;Burger&nbsp;Bar,&nbsp;MELT,&nbsp;and&nbsp;One&nbsp;Eleven.&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;visits&nbsp;Honest&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;Roasters&nbsp;every&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;with&nbsp;her&nbsp;bible&nbsp;study&nbsp;and&nbsp;always&nbsp;gets&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mocha.If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;antiques,&nbsp;Railroad&nbsp;Station&nbsp;is&nbsp;3&nbsp;stories&nbsp;of&nbsp;stunning&nbsp;finds!If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;drink,&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;is&nbsp;Stella&#39;s&nbsp;Elixir&nbsp;Rooftop&nbsp;Lounge.&nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;photos&nbsp;were&nbsp;taken&nbsp;in&nbsp;downtown;&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;spot&nbsp;the&nbsp;locations&nbsp;while&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;there!

Downtown Huntsville

Food and Drink

El&nbsp;Vaquero&nbsp;is&nbsp;absolutely&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;local&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;restaurant.&nbsp;Gabe&#39;s&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;order&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;enchiladas&nbsp;combo,&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;is&nbsp;on&nbsp;their&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;menu:&nbsp;the&nbsp;banana&nbsp;chimichanga.&nbsp;

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

Good&nbsp;Company&nbsp;Cafe&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;several&nbsp;breakfast/brunch&nbsp;places&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;frequent&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;free&nbsp;morning.&nbsp;Gabe&#39;s&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;order&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;Dad&#39;s&nbsp;Egg&nbsp;Sandwich,&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;always&nbsp;gets&nbsp;the&nbsp;Biscuit&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Gravy&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;side&nbsp;of&nbsp;bacon.&nbsp;

Good Company Cafe

Bubby&#39;s&nbsp;Diner&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;fun&nbsp;local&nbsp;burger&nbsp;joint&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;50s&nbsp;vibe.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;enjoys&nbsp;the&nbsp;fried&nbsp;catfish&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;goes&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;restaurant&#39;s&nbsp;name&nbsp;sake:&nbsp;The&nbsp;Bubby&nbsp;(a&nbsp;burger&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;donut).&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;also&nbsp;recommends&nbsp;the&nbsp;hashbrown&nbsp;casserole&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;strawberry&nbsp;pretzel&nbsp;salad.

Bubby's Diner

Since&nbsp;1953,&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;Ann&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;the&nbsp;place&nbsp;for&nbsp;Huntsville&nbsp;sweet&nbsp;treats.&nbsp;The&nbsp;place&nbsp;for&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;cakes,&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;gotten&nbsp;one&nbsp;every&nbsp;year.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;gets&nbsp;a&nbsp;turnover&nbsp;in&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;fruity&nbsp;flavor&nbsp;is&nbsp;available,&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;get&nbsp;a&nbsp;chocolate&nbsp;horn,&nbsp;honey&nbsp;stick,&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;smiley&nbsp;face&nbsp;cookie.&nbsp;

Peggy Ann Bakery

MELT&nbsp;is&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;trivia&nbsp;night&nbsp;spot.&nbsp;Every&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;night,&nbsp;MELT&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;trivia&nbsp;where&nbsp;patrons&nbsp;can&nbsp;compete&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;general&nbsp;knowledge.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;gets&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;looks&nbsp;good&nbsp;that&nbsp;night,&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;always&nbsp;gets&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mac&nbsp;Melt&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;side&nbsp;of&nbsp;tomato&nbsp;soup&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;split&nbsp;an&nbsp;appetizer&nbsp;of&nbsp;fried&nbsp;pickles.&nbsp;MELT&nbsp;is&nbsp;where&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;had&nbsp;her&nbsp;21st&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;first&nbsp;alcoholic&nbsp;drink&nbsp;(yes,&nbsp;ever).

MELT HUNTSVILLE

One&nbsp;Eleven&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;relatively&nbsp;new&nbsp;upscale&nbsp;eatery&nbsp;in&nbsp;Huntsville.&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Olivia&nbsp;went&nbsp;for&nbsp;Valentines&nbsp;2026&nbsp;(which&nbsp;happened&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;day&nbsp;at&nbsp;Huntsville&#39;s&nbsp;Mardi&nbsp;Gras&nbsp;Parade)&nbsp;and&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;made&nbsp;it&nbsp;their&nbsp;new&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;date&nbsp;night&nbsp;spot.&nbsp;Both&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;the&nbsp;Steak&nbsp;Frites&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;must-get&nbsp;menu&nbsp;item.&nbsp;The&nbsp;truffle&nbsp;fries&nbsp;are&nbsp;to&nbsp;die&nbsp;for.&nbsp;Olivia&#39;s&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;drink&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;Midnight&nbsp;Citrus,&nbsp;Gabe&nbsp;opts&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Aperol&nbsp;Spritz.After&nbsp;you&nbsp;eat,&nbsp;One&nbsp;Eleven&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;photobooth&nbsp;room&nbsp;for&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;capture&nbsp;the&nbsp;memories&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;night!

Olivia & Gabriel

Olivia & Gabriel

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