In a world full of online dating horror stories, it is beautifully refreshing when one of those “swipes” ends in real romance. While Brittney and Rory’s story may have started in Bumble DMs, it is no question that the authenticity of their connection is something that each of them had never experienced before.

Brittney hugging her husband Rory before their wedding.

When Brittney met Rory she was working at The University of Alabama while Rory was temporarily located in Tuscaloosa for work. Brittney is a huge craft beer fan (we love a girl who knows a good brew!), so it is fitting that they chose Loosa Brews for their first date. When Brittney arrived to the brewery, she had so many butterflies that she completely darted past Rory and tried to calm herself down. In true hallmark movie fashion, the warmth of their conversation quickly put Brittney at ease and she laughed more that day than she had in a long time. Rory failed to mention that he had NEVER tried craft beer before, so Brittney took the lead and introduced him to her favorites. Needless to say, he quickly realized that craft beer hits a little different - instant fan!

“ I knew he was the one when he became the first person I wanted to call for anything. That person had always been my mom. It sounds funny, but that’s when I recognized the fact that this is my person, this is my family.”

— Brittney

When Brittney felt that shift within herself, she knew Rory was her person. It was undeniable that Rory had put himself in her heart and she would continually find him residing there. The earnest thing about love is that sometimes there isn’t one instance that tells you someone is “the one.” It is all of those little feelings that build onto each other until it is absolutely impossible to see that person as anything else.

Brittney's bridal details and stationary.

Brittney with her Mom on her wedding day.

Brittney having a first look with her bridesmaids.

Brittney’s wedding day encompassed all of her most significant dreams. She never saw herself in a ballgown. When she had her Bridal Appointment at Bustle, Brittney went in thinking that she would go for something backless with long sleeves. It is no surprise that she did not choose either of those things. When Brittney tried on the ballgown, she felt like a bride for the first time. She was no longer just a girl trying on white dresses. She was THE BRIDE and had all the confidence to go along with her showstopper gown. Brittney’s dress did not need a single alteration, so she felt like it was quite literally made for her.

“I finally felt like a BRIDE in this gown and the confidence that came with that is the most I’ve ever experienced in my whole life.”

— Brittney

Brittney’s gown is an ethereal masterpiece from the designer, Mikaella. The high neckline and lace bodice exude sheer elegance while the chiffon skirt is playful and romantic. We’ve never met a tulle skirt we didn’t like! Brittney is a true vision in her gown. She was able to dance and enjoy her wedding comfortably while simultaneously feeling the most beautiful.

Brittney fluffing her Bustle Birmingham wedding gown.

We asked Brittney to share with us the most memorable aspect of her wedding day and her answer has us all reaching for the tissue box.

“My favorite part is when I walked down the aisle and saw Rory. I truly felt like time stopped. I didn’t see anything but him. It was so special and I had no doubt that our forever would be just as beautiful as that moment.”

— Brittney