All love stories are beautiful, but our favorites are told from our couples - those who were married at our venue - the Amazing Graze Barn! Allston and Colby are such a sweet couple and we feel blessed to have helped them through their wedding day.
We asked our bride, Allston, a few questions to learn more about her and Colby’s story and wedding day. When asked, these were her responses:
How Did You Meet?
My husband and I met when we were young teenagers through mutual friends. We knew from the moment we met we wanted to give a relationship a chance, but it was as if God was watching over us and knew it was not the right timing. We both needed to grow up, mature, learn, and find ourselves before we could come together as one.
Over the years we stayed in touch, all the while growing, learning, and finding ourselves as individuals. One random afternoon we got together after all those years, and from that point we were inseparable! It was God telling us now it your time and He joined us together.
Just like anything in life, there have been rough times, but no matter we felt God with us the entire time ensuring we would figure it out and help us become stronger as a couple.
Please, Give All the Proposal Details!
The proposal story is actually quite funny! I knew a proposal was coming, but we were at a point in our lives when we were barely able to pay our bills. I remember asking Colby to go out to a nice dinner (which was very rare for us at that time). He replied with “I’m sorry babe, I can’t afford it right now”. What was strange is as he said that he smiled. Normally when telling me no, he looks sad. I remember asking him why he was smiling and he said “I have priorities right now.” We as a couple always talk to each other, especially about finances, because even though we were not married we still looked at ourselves as a team- so I knew this was something he couldn’t tell me about.
Later that night we went to his family’s house for dinner. While my daughter was drawing our names on the chalk board she wrote my name and said “mommmy needs a diamond.” As we were standing there I expected to turn around to see a proposal… but that was not the case.
As we were driving home he could tell that I was upset, when he asked why I told him that I thought he was going to propose. Colby laughed and sweated it off, but not 5 minutes later (still driving down the road) he couldn’t sit still any longer. He pulled out my ring and said “You mean this is what you thought I had?” - just as we were driving past our local McDonald’s.
My husband can keep a secret and does have patience, but when it came to popping the question, he couldn’t wait any longer to ask.
The proposal was not fancy or planned, but it was perfect for me and describes our relationship together. It’s not the ideal proposal everyone seems to get, but it was the most meaningful proposal for us!
What Is 1 Thing You Were Most Looking Forward To About Your Wedding Day?
As a bride plans a wedding, it gets very stressful with making sure everything is perfect for the perfect day. My biggest thing was making sure we got to spend a second alone after we said “I do”. After the ceremony we planned to go on the balcony to have a few minutes for ourselves and read our vows we wrote to just each other. This turned out to be my favorite part of the whole wedding!
Why Did You & Nathan Choose The Amazing Graze Barn?
We toured many venues and all were beautiful, but the Amazing Graze Barn was the one! We knew as soon as we arrived. The giant window cross that is located on the second floor of the barn really spoke to us. We wanted to be married in front of the cross to feel God standing there with us and to thank Him for brining us together.
What Wedding Style Were You Trying to Achieve?
My husband is not “country”, but I am. So we compromised with a Rustic Boho styled wedding.
What Else Can You Share About Your Love Story?
The only thing I was every worried about when getting together with Colby was how he would receive my daughter. He did not have kids nor any experience with them, so I was worried that my daughter would “scare him off.” But Colby jumped right into parenting as if he knew how all along. From day one, my husband has looked at my child as if she were his own. They have built a bond that can never be broken. My daughter now says she has two dads, with the biggest smile on her little face.
What Should Couples Prioritize on Thier Wedding Day?
Personally I recommend planning alone time throughout the day. With everything that goes on for a wedding, it’s often easy to forget why we are really there. Planning a moment together allows you to soak up the importance of why you are getting married and allows you to connect as new husband and wife.
What Advice Do You Have For Future Amazing Graze Brides?
While you are planning a wedding - as hard as it is - try not to stress or worry about everything. It’s going to be perfect! Also, try to be mindful of your budget because when you look back at your wedding day, the only thing you will care about is how amazing it felt to marry the love of your life.
When Jason and Tay Brown chose the name of the venue, they really knew what they were doing. It’s called Amazing Graze Barn because your wedding day will give you the most amazing feeling!