Let's start from the beginning:
September 2008: Laurey's first trip to Orlando!
Brian and I met through a mutual friend. Needless to say, I had never met a man who was so on-fire for the Lord! We corresponded via email establishing a friendship and eventually, the Lord gave us the peace to meet in person. I flew to Orlando and I couldn't wait to see Brian. He treated me like a princess! I got to meet his church friends and go to Walt Disney World and the beach. It was an amazing trip...but I had to head back home to OKC. :(
October 2008: Brian's first trip to Oklahoma City.
He met my close friends, church fam and the Pike Clan. Baptism by fire! We had such a great time. I had a concert in Henryetta, Oklahoma where I opened up for Christian artist, Lecrae and Brian was there to cheer me on. After that, we headed on down to Dallas (my new home) for a bit.
We weren't sure when we would see each other again, but were waiting for God to give us the "Green Light" to pursue our courtship & future engagement.
November 2008: Laurey got a call from her manager that the group needed to move to Orlando to record their album. Really? God just gave she and Brian the "Green Light" for engagement! Packed up and made the 24 hour drive to Orlando! It was so nice to see Brian once I got there!
December 2008: Our first trip to Birmingham as a couple....Laurey's first time to meet the fam.
January 2009: We flew to OKC for Brian to ask my Dad for my hand in marriage.
February 2009: We are officially engaged!!
Brian took me to the exact spot on Daytona Beach where we went on my first trip to Florida. At sunrise on the beach, he quoted Psalm 84:11, Proverbs 18:22 and spoke about Genesis 2:18-25. Then he got on one knee and proposed! It was amazing! AND....he had upgraded my center diamond to bigger and better! WHEW!! What a rock and what a MAN!
May 2009: Our friends at church through a fellowship gathering in celebration of our future marriage. They prayed over us and made us feel so special.
June 27, 2009: OUR WEDDING :)
We flew back to OKC and were married in front of 120 friends and family. My mom and I did all the designing and planning, and with the help of awesome fam and friends, we pulled it off!
MR. & MRS. BRIAN NELSON
Honeymoon: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
What a blast! We slept most of the time...and ordered room service. But, the last few days, we ventured out and kayaked and jet-skied in the ocean. So amazing!
HOME SWEET HOME: Newlyweds and newly-moved-into-Brian's House
