Kate & Cody in Brandon, MS

It took four years of friendship for Cody Allen and Kate Everett to go on their first official date. When they finally did, the two went to New Orleans, shared a romantic dinner, and danced the night away to country and jazz. The Bride Kate Everett, 29, paralegal The Groom Cody Allen, 35, restaurant manager The Date September 15 Nearly five years later, Cody and Kate returned to New Orleans to attend a Saints game on New Year's Eve. At the stroke of midnight, Cody proposed to Kate on bended knee beneath a display of fireworks. The couple went on to plan a beautiful nature-inspired wedding in Cody's hometown.