"Hey lady, curious are you single?"

On St. Patrick's Day in 2022, Autumn received this out of the blue message from one of her former tennis teammates. She didn't realize then just how much the luck of the Irish was on her side that night.

"You want to go on a date with my brother in law? Or play tennis with him! You're so cute! I'm trying to set you up!"

We've obviously landed here today because that set-up worked out in all the best of ways, and Paul and Autumn are eternally grateful to Cristi for connecting them and having this opportunity to celebrate their union with all of you.

A few days later on March 20, Paul and Autumn met over dinner at Bricktop's. Their conversation flowed easily from the start as they shared about their personal life, their time at The University of Alabama, and their fondness for great March Madness moments.

Over the following months, Autumn fell in love with Paul's kind ways, gentle spirit and servant heart for others. In September of that same year, Paul invited Autumn on his family's beach trip to Watercolor. It was a big step for them both, and she was more than a little nervous, but the trip was wonderful. She loved the flowers in Watercolor, and he loved the countless hours in the ocean. They both loved experiencing them together.

Through the coming months and years, Autumn and Paul have continued to share and grow in life together. They couldn't have known on that first Pledger family beach trip that a few years later on July 17 of 2024, Paul would propose to Autumn in front of the beautiful flowers in Watercolor.

After both being in seasons where they had found contentment in the Lord's plan for them, they find it to be the biggest surprise and unexpected blessing to have met each other in His perfect timing. They see the Lord's goodness in giving them both the precious gift of a life partner, and they are so eager to unite in marriage and celebrate with all of you.