“easiest yes of my life.”
“It was 8:13 a.m., the morning after our third date, when I ‘knew.’
I literally wrote in my notes on my iPhone...’I think I met my person. The next few months are going to be really special.’” - Natalie McCann
She was right. Two years later we are celebrating the McCann’s!
Scroll with us and relive this magical day with:
Encouragement and well wishes from close family and friends
Stories of the big day from Natalie and her advice to brides
Photos of Natalie and Brad’s first day of forever
“I'm a firm believer in timing and fate and let me explain why.
Brad and I met a decade ago when I was home from college for winter break. We ran into each other and exchanged numbers, but it just wasn't our time.
Years later, like ten years later, we ran into each other again at a spring training game in Orlando. After we caught up and said goodbye, I went in my phone and couldn't believe it, I STILL HAD HIS NUMBER. I wanted to shoot him a text just to wish him the best and tell him how great it was running into him...again, so I did and I'm so glad I did!
For the next month, we were in contact daily. I look back at this time and it means so much to me. We spent weeks becoming best friends and really getting to know each other.
We didn't know it, but we were building the foundation of our relationship rooted in friendship, communication and love...a foundation I encourage all couples to strive for.”
“There’s not a more perfect couple or a more perfect wedding to start out forever together.
Brad, thanks for being someone my sister loves and I look up to.
Cookie, I am so proud of you. You are the greatest sister, supporter, and friend anyone could ever imagine.”
- Buddy Fultz (Brother of the Bride)
“We got engaged mid-pandemic and with that came many obstacles. For the first several months, we didn't know how to plan, where to go, or what was appropriate in the current times we were in.
It was very stressful! That was until I got linked up with Miss Milly's. Courtney checked in with me daily and was supportive in every aspect of the wedding...even in areas that she didn't have to be.
We had never seen our venue until a few days before the big day, so Courtney came down early to see it with me. We saw our blank canvas that days later Miss Milly's transformed into the most magical, enchanting, romantic, breathtaking wedding I've ever seen.
I had the most amazing vendors, so many of which have become my true friends, but Miss Milly's was on a whole different level. They became my family.”
“I’ll never forget watching through the window as they did their first look!! It was the sweetest!!!
I just love these two so much.”
- Angie Hammond (sister of the bride)
“FIRST LOOK, FIRST LOOK, FIRST LOOK.
This was one of my favorite moments from the whole day.
A lot of people are divided on this, and I was too...until literally the day-of. I am so glad Brad and I got that time just us and don't worry, if you want that "shock" factor from walking down the aisle and your partner seeing you for the first time, you can still get that with a first look.
Make your wedding what you and your partner want it to be. You don't have to stick to the norm. Just don't forget why you're there...you're marrying the love of your life. Do it YOUR way!”
“From the re-encounter at Spring Training to the day you held each other at the altar, it is so very clear the intention you have for one another.
We are so incredibly excited for you both to take on this adventure together.”
- Brittany + Jeff Lunsford
“I will never forget the way Brad looked at Natalie as they said their vows or how giddy, yet calm and confident Natalie was about marrying her best friend.
When Natalie and I talk about different situations, I always remind her I'm "Team Natalie", but now we are "Team McCann" and will always be here for you both with love!”
- laura + justin wilfon
“Seeing Brad and Natalie say their vows in front of all their loved ones will forever be a great memory of mine.”
- lauren harkins
“There was one moment at our reception that Brad and I will never forget.
We took a moment during dinner to sit back and observe all of our guests who made the trip to the beach during a pandemic to be there for us on the most important day of our lives. We held hands at our sweetheart table and looked at all of our family and friends together, eating, mingling and getting to know each other. It was so special and makes me cry just writing about it!
There are very few moments in life where you can have all of your loved ones on both sides in one place at the same time. Brad and I just squeezed each other's hands so tight and are still to this day so overjoyed that we spent our first night as husband and wife surrounded by our favorite people.”
“The whole week was full of happiness, lots of laughs, and special moments shared with lots of love.
The love Brad and Natalie have for each other is pure magic and a gift from God. My son is so very happy and that's all a mother can wish for.
Natalie, thank you for loving my baby boy with all your heart.”
- sherry mccann teixeira (mother of the groom)
“There is no better feeling in the world than knowing I get to do this one, crazy, beautiful life with my soulmate, best friend and the best person I've ever met.”
Did you catch Natalie + Brad’s dreamy Atlanta sunset engagement session?
“My advice to brides is to enjoy every minute of this chapter of your life. It is so much fun, so special, and it goes by so fast.
When you get overwhelmed, take a deep breath. This is the one of the best times of your life.
Don’t be afraid to make your wedding your own. My mom walked me down the aisle. We didn't do a rehearsal dinner, instead we had a bonfire on the beach. We didn't do a garter or bouquet toss, we just made it more of a party. Prioritize what's important to you!
We wanted a fun, gorgeous, laidback wedding - one where our friends would walk away saying that it was one of the best nights of their lives and that's exactly what we got.
I thought I always wanted a huge wedding, but I'm so glad we kept it intimate. In all we had 50 guests and we got to talk to every single person there. It was so special.
On the day-of, don't worry about a single thing. Be in the moment. Did a few things go ‘wrong’ in some people's eyes? Maybe. I really don't know because to Brad and me, our wedding was absolutely perfect.
Just cherish every second, my friend, and love on your person and your people all night long. I promise your day will be perfect too :) XOXO”
Congratulations, McCann’s! We loved being a part of your special day. Cheers to a lifetime of happiness.
P.S. Congratulations to Natalie for her new role with FOX 5 Atlanta!
You brighten our day each morning and we love following along as you celebrate what makes our city special. The best is yet to come.
thanks to all the amazing vendors that worked together to create this gorgeous oceanside wedding.
Videography: Josh Kidd Films
Makeup: Sarah Ates Makeup
Hair: Beauty by Samantha BD
Cake: Sweet Henrietta’s
Catering: Marrow Private Chefs
Rentals: The Big Day Rentals
Bride: Natalie McCann
Day-of Coordination: Signature Weddings and Events
Florals, Rentals & Design: Miss Milly’s
Photography: Amanda Suanne Photography
Venue: Carillon Weddings
Beverage Truck: Bubbles and Brews Birmingham
Place Settings: The Prissy Plate Company
Linens: BBJ Linen
Bridal Gown: The Sample Shoppe
Live Guitarist: Chris Alvarado
DJ: DJ Vladi
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