Panoply is Huntsville's annual art festival where local artists come out with their booths and take over downtown's Big Spring Park. Panoply happens to fall the same weekend as Gabe and Olivia's wedding! Friday and Saturday night's festival ends with fireworks over Big Spring Park. Panoply is especially special to Gabe and Olivia because they went in a group the day after they officially started dating and have gone to every festival since!

They highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this Huntsville exclusive event. Gabe and Olivia's place of work, Leidos, is a Hallmark Sponsor of this event.

The Space and Rocket Center is Huntsville's main attraction. Highlighting the history of the space race, the Space and Rocket Center is a must do for anyone visiting Huntsville for the first time.

Gabe and Olivia had their first "dance" together under the rocket at their senior prom in 2019.

The Huntsville Botanical Gardens will be in a lovely bloom at the end of April and we'd love for you to take advantage of this while you're here.

Gabe and Olivia's favorite part is the butterfly exhibit, especially the overlook where there's a particularly good chance of seeing turtles.

If you have some time, one of Gabe and Olivia's favorite things to do is stroll downtown. With The Square, Big Spring Park, The Huntsville Museum of Art, and all the little shops and restaurants, downtown is the perfect place to spend a day.

If you're in Huntsville on Thursday, the Huntsville Museum of Art is $5 after 5pm and occasionally will feature local musicians.

If you're looking for some new clothes, Olivia's favorite places to go are Elitaire Boutique and Silhouette.

Gabe and Olivia's go to restaurants downtown are Jack Browns Burger Bar, MELT, and One Eleven.

Olivia visits Honest Coffee Roasters every Thursday with her bible study and always gets the Mocha.

If you're looking for antiques, Railroad Station is 3 stories of stunning finds!

If you're looking for a drink, Gabe and Olivia's favorite place to go is Stella's Elixir Rooftop Lounge.

Additionally, Gabe and Olivia's engagement photos were taken in downtown; try to spot the locations while you're there!

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

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

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

Since 1953, Peggy Ann has been the place for Huntsville sweet treats. The place for birthday cakes, Olivia's gotten one every year.

Gabe gets a turnover in whatever fruity flavor is available, Olivia get a chocolate horn, honey stick, and/or smiley face cookie.

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

One Eleven is a relatively new upscale eatery in Huntsville. Gabe and Olivia went for Valentines 2026 (which happened to be the same day at Huntsville's Mardi Gras Parade) and quickly made it their new go to date night spot. Both recommend the Steak Frites as the must-get menu item. The truffle fries are to die for. Olivia's go to drink is the Midnight Citrus, Gabe opts for the Aperol Spritz.

After you eat, One Eleven has a photobooth room for you to capture the memories of the night!