Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Trilogy Hotel

Reception

CEREMONY5:00 PMHuntsville First United Methodist Church120 Greene St SEHuntsville, AL 35801 RECEPTIONThe Roundhouse398 Monroe St NWHuntsville, AL 35801

Our Wedding

Lance and I met at Birmingham-Southern College in 2019 through our overlapping friend groups, so we were often in the same place at the same time. After ringing in 2021 together at Lance’s family farm and spending the entire time laughing, I came to a very rational conclusion: life is better when Lance is around!

Soon after, we started dating and made the most of my last semester at BSC. Five months later, I graduated and moved to Huntsville, and our relationship officially kicked off long distance... and a serious commitment to the interstate system!

Long distance lasted four years, and apparently we decided to cover most of the Southeast during that time. Lance’s final football season at BSC. Living and working in North Carolina. Law school at Ole Miss. Clerkships in Birmingham, Marietta, and Hickory. Holidays and summers back home in North Carolina. I was living in Huntsville and somehow always knew which interstate I needed that weekend. We spent a lot of Fridays driving and a lot of Sundays counting down to the next time we'd see each other. There were a lot of miles, a lot of prayers, and most of all a lot of love shared.

In July 2025, Lance took the bar exam (and passed, praise the Lord!!!), and I moved to Birmingham. A month later, he moved, too. For the first time in four years, there was no Sunday night goodbye (finally!). In December, he proposed back at Birmingham-Southern, right where it all started!

We can see the Lord’s faithfulness and goodness woven through every part of our story. We are so thankful and cannot wait to begin this next chapter as the Cooks, surrounded by the people who have walked this journey with us!

Our Story

Photos

Anna Tepool

Erin Roberts

MaryElla Cook

Anna Kitchens

Anjali Vira

Anne Lewis Stoney

Anna Cate Weeks

Rachel Caudle

THE GROOMSMEN

Lance Cook

Andy Cook

Hyl Kimbrough

Wood Kimbrough

Christopher Roberts

Bross Roberts

Wells Smith

Burk Williams

Gentry Neese

Tripp Hoblitzell

Hanes Green

Jack McMahon

Jake Auten

Wedding Party

Preferred Block

Trilogy Hotel Huntsville, Autograph Collection

Additional Nearby Hotels

*right next to the Trilogy Hotel*

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown

*across the duck pond from Trilogy Hotel*

AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown

Travel

Our Favorite Huntsville Spots

We know many of our guests will be visiting from out of town, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Huntsville spots. Most of these are within 5–10 minutes of the recommended hotels, the church, and the reception venue, and some you can even walk to!

Coffee Shops

Honest Coffee RoastersThe Moon BakeshopThe Cozy Cow

Breakfast + Brunch

The Standard Social MarketBlue Plate Cafe

Lunch + Dinner

Tenders - Where the Chicken is Kickin' (The Maid of Honor's Family's Restaurant!!)Little Rosie's TaqueriaSam &amp; Greg's Pizzeria &amp; GelatoJack Brown's Beer &amp; Burger Joint

Stovehouse

An old middle school turned into a collection of breweries, restaurants, and a hidden speakeasy. Definitely worth checking out while you’re in town!

Campus No. 805

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Big Spring International Park

Things to Do

Registry

As Brandon Lake sings in "Gratitude," "all my words fall short." There simply aren't enough words to express how thankful we are for the people who have supported and prayed for us throughout this season. This day would not be possible without our parents, whose love and support have meant everything to Lance and me throughout this season! My mom, my precious cousin Brittany, and I have spent countless hours planning this day, talking through every detail and decision along the way. Their excitement, patience, and encouragement have meant the world to me. We couldn't have done this without you, Brittany!! Mrs. Ellen (Lance’s mom) and Mrs. Kimbrell (Lance’s aunt) have also poured so much time, care, and thought into helping bring this celebration to life. Best dynamic duo! Mom, Brittany, Mrs. Ellen, and Aunt are all incredibly intentional and attentive to every detail, and I am so grateful for these four wonderful women!!

Riley & Lance

Riley & Lance

R&L