Abby & Josh in Mobile, AL

What began as a friendship in college bloomed into lifelong commitment for Abby and Josh. They met through mutual friends, and after several months of getting to know each other, they realized there was something special between them. The Bride Abby Lipham, 23, neonatal intensive care registered nurse The Groom Josh Chancey, 25, retirement plans specialist The Date March 15 Three years later, while decorating her Christmas tree, Abby was surprised to find a ring box hanging from one of the branches. Josh got on one knee and proposed with a special heirloom ring: The center diamond was from Josh's grandmother's engagement ring, and the diamonds surrounding it once graced the setting of a ring given to Josh's mother by her parents. Abby immediately accepted, and wedding plans were soon underway. Inspired by the lush grounds of their location, Mobile Botanical Gardens, Abby and Josh created a simple yet elegant wedding featuring avocado green with splashes of pink.