Kellie + Michael Tapp // April 3, 2016
How They Met
Kellie and Michael both attended Lee University in
Chattanooga, Tennessee where they first met each other. Kellie was interested
in joining Greek Life and Michael just so happened to be leading one of Kellie's
interviews. As he was going through the list of interview questions, he
got to this one, “If you were stranded on an island with one of us guys, who
would you choose?” Kellie ended up choosing him because she thought he was cute
and funny. This led to the beginning of this sweet couples love story.
The Engagement
Kellie graduated college on May 8, 2015 and was told by
Michael that he had a special gift for her. She was blindfolded with a yellow bandana
and was taken to an empty room in the Music Building. Once she got there, he
took the bandana off and explained to her that he had chosen yellow because it
was the color scarf she was wearing when they first met during the interview. Kellie
also noticed that the room they were standing in was the same room the interview
took place. Michael went on to tell
Kellie how much he loved her and that he was so sorry he couldn’t give her what
she really wanted, a ring. He handed her a gold heart necklace instead and the two went
on their way.
As they were walking to their car, Michael stopped at Kellie’s
freshmen dorm. She reminded him that it was where he first asked her to be his
girlfriend and told her he loved her. Michael then got down on one knee and
presented Kellie with the present she really wanted, a ring and the question
she had been waiting for! Kellie was so excited she knocked the box out of his
hand, started crying and immediately said yes!
The Wedding
For
their wedding, Kellie really wanted the over all feel to be country chic and
formal. She would drive by The Wheeler House on her way to her parents, and it
would always catch her eye. She ended up choosing The Wheeler House because the
property fit the look she was going for.
When it
came time for wedding planning and finalizing details, Kellie really wanted her bouquet to
be special and sentimental. She had it wrapped in a 67-year-old hankie that her grandmother and
great grandmother both used on their wedding days and pinned it with a
beautiful hand painted broach from her great grandfather.
Another unique
detail Kellie brought to her wedding was their wedding favors. Since they both
met in Tennessee, they decided to give Moon Pies as their favors since they
originated in Tennessee. She also had a cute sign sitting next to the pies that
said, “I love you to the moon and
back.”
“When
people say they want their dream wedding, that is something I definitely got to
share with with all of my friends and family,” said Kellie. “It was incredible
to experience such a perfect day.”
The Honeymoon
For the
honeymoon, the two wanted to go somewhere out of the country, close to the beach
and all inclusive. They chose the Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun after
doing tons of research and chatting with friends.
“The
best part of our honeymoon was getting to spend time together in such a
beautiful paradise,” said Kellie. “We were catered to constantly and it was
really nice being treated like a king and queen for a week!”
Kellie & Michael,
It was such an honor and privilege to work with you both and
to be a part of your beautiful, special day. We wish you both the absolute best in life!
With Love,
The Wheeler House Team
Vendors
Dress: Atlanta Bride Couture
Cake: Lush Cakery
Caterer: Talk of the Town
Florist: Holland Daze
Ceremony Music: Heartstrings
Reception Music: D Street Entertainment
Photographer: Mike Moon Studio
Videography: Flint & Steel Studios
Rentals: Miss Millys
Hair & Makeup: Jennifer Mills
