A Classic Southern Wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia

Anna Glisson, 24, met Jordan Brown, 25, while living in Malaysia in 2010. The two became friends, but it wasn't until reconnecting years later that th

Anna Glisson, 24, met Jordan Brown, 25, while living in Malaysia in 2010. The two became friends, but it wasn't until reconnecting years later that the two sparked a romance. Both recent graduates moved to Augusta, Georgia where they began talking and spending time together. "We quickly became close friends, but I never thought I would date him. Jordan had other plans. He kept asking me to hang out or help him with different projects. We became close friends and I was completely oblivious to the fact that he liked me," says Anna. After six months of close friendship, Jordan built up the courage to ask Anna out on a formal date. Anna was hesitant, Jordan was persistent. The two phased easily from friendship into their new relationship and dated for nearly 18 months before Jordan popped the question on August 10, 2013. "It was a such beautiful day, so we 'decided' to drive out to Aiken, South Carolina. We explored the quaint downtown before heading to one of my favorite parks, Hopeland Gardens," says Anna. After walking around the park, the two settled into the same picnic spot they ventured to on one of their first dates. At the conclusion of the picnic, the two started talking about their love for one another, which led Jordan to ask Anna to be his wife. He presented her with a round cut solitaire on a diamond band to which Anna responded with an excited 'yes!' Afterwards, the pair traveled back home to get something Jordan claimed he forgot, only to find friends and family waiting to celebrate with the happy couple. Anna and Jordan got married six months after their engagement day on February 22, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church in the presence of 175 of their closest friends and family members.

Artist Kenneth Benson designed and screen-printed the custom invitation suite. Guests received prints of the First Presbyterian Church and calligraphy invitation cards.
Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring with Wedding Bands
Anna's A Line Lace Wedding Dress
Anna wore a classic A-line gown with a full lace skirt and delicate lace straps. She also wore a veil made from her mother's veil attached by a pearl comb.
Anna and Her Mother Getting Ready
Anna on the Steps of First Presbyterian Church
Anna and her 'maids wore blue shoes that matched the groom and his 'men's suits. Each bridesmaid held a small bouquet of ivory roses.
Anna's bridesmaids wore matching long champagne and pale blush dresses by Alfred Sung. The girls wore coordinating blue shoes and wore their hair in their most comfortable style.
Jordan wore a custom blue gingham bow tie made by the couple's friend Julie Menendez of Dot & Ace.
Jordan's Wedding Look
Jordan and Groomsmen in Blue Suits and Gingham Bow Ties
First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia
Anna and Jordan joined in prayer, without seeing one another, before their Christian ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia.
The flower girl wore a classic white dress with frilly socks and a floral crown. "Also, we had one official ring bearer who carried the same ring pillow that his dad carried at my mom's wedding. The other two little boys carried classic antique-looking lanterns," says Anna.
Anna's Processional into First Presbyterian Church
Anna and Jordan's First Kiss
"Jordan's dad trailered in his 1954 baby blue Buick Century for us to drive away in. Jordan's dad collects Buicks, so it was special for us to use one of them for our getaway car," says Anna.
Anna and Jordan's Traditional Wedding Portrait
Anna lets her new husband under her bridal veil and steals a kiss while propped against the vintage getaway car.
Anna and Jordan chose custom designs of their favorite memorable places around Augusta to be printed on post cards as wedding favors.