Sounds like you're less focused on the wedding and more focused on the marriage. After 45 years of marriage I can tell you you're doing the right thing! Congratulations! God bless you.
So True. Stay focused on the marriage. The wedding is one day. Im married 30 years in June. Best years of my life. Not to mention my twin girls. Its better than i thought it could ever be.
Congratulations! We got married 18 years ago. It was a small outside wedding at our favorite spot by the river. I made my dress, his coat, and our cake. I think I spent about $300 for the whole thing. One fun thing that is a family tradition on my mom’s side is to ask each guest to bring one flower, then make the bride’s bouquet from them all. It kind of represents the good wishes from your friends and family. 😊
Married in 1974 at church, had reception in the fellowship hall with a wedding cake, mints, nuts and punch. No music at the reception. Loved the simplicity, happy times. and uncomplicated memories!
We were married in 1981 and had our reception in the church gym. Women from my Mom’s church catered our reception, 40 years later, I wouldn’t have changed a thing
I'll soon be 63 years old. Got married in 1974 at the age of 15. Had my first baby at 16. Been married for 47 years this last November to the same man. I wore my eighth grade graduation dress for my wedding dress. We got married at the preachers house with two witnesses. We didn't go on no honeymoon because we didn't have any money and a baby on the way. My husband and I went to school together from elementary to 1 year in high school. He was my best friend. There have been hard times but we worked them out together. Together is the key. We both were born in NC and we still live close to where we both were raised. I also have a twin sister, we look nothing alike. My husband came from a big family. There were 16 brothers and sisters total. I wish yall the best life can give! Rely on each other and you will make it I'm sure. You both seem like the perfect couple. Thanks for bringing back good memories for me!
We were married in December 1965, two students on Christmas break from our college and business school. Only 35 family and guests and we chose the venue as a little country church in the mountains of Oregon. We had no money (of our own nor from any family), so the church was decorated for Christmas with lots of holly, evergreens from the mountain trees and poinsettias which decided our color scheme. Surely was simple but all the years later, definitely lovely. This year we are celebrating our 56th anniversary. and can only tell you that "simple" is underrated and all the trials of our marriage would not have been any different if we had an expensive fabulous wedding. Best of luck to you two. Plan the wedding that is meaningful to you and enjoy a long and happy life together.
“CONGRATULATIONS” ON YOUR WEDDING ♥️ HOW “WISE” OF YOU-TWO TO HAVE A LOVELY SIMPLE WEDDING THAT YOU WILL “ENJOY” AND NOT SPEND EXCESSIVE MONEY AND REGRET IT…..INVESTING IN YOUR HOME & BUILDING A SAVING ACCOUNT IS GODLY AND WISE… ♥️ SAVOR EVERY MOMENT TOGETHER ♥️ GOD BLESS YOU BOTH 🙏
Me and my husband had a very very simple wedding with only 20 people. We didn’t even invite some of the family lol. I had a 100 dollar dress from Lulus and we had a big sit down meal at a table with Italian food and yummy cake. No dancing or bridesmaid or groomsmen. We got married 3/3/2018! March is a pretty month and we had amazing weather for ours. You won’t regret having a simple to do. It’s not worth it IMO to stress over something that is supposed to be about you and your husbands union before the Lord. I like your mindset about it. Enjoy this special time ❤️
When my husband and I got married, we had a simple wedding too. Everyone brought a covered dish and we had different family members make their favorite cake to share. We had about 8 different cakes. So much fun! Congratulations to the two of you. You’re both so sweet! ❤️
Congratulations to you both. When I was still a Pastor, I did all types of weddings. I always thought the simpler the wedding the better the marriage. The wedding is to be a celebration of the relationship. Unfortunately so many today put more work into the celebration rather than the relationship. I wish you both the best. You are quality people and I am sure you will both be great together and each other.
I met my hubs online (twice) almost 10 years ago! The first time I didn't feel he was in a place to date, so I told him no. The second was on a different site, and we went to dinner.. and I was all in! Praying you have many years of faith, laughing, music, and family! Congrats y'all!
Congrats on your setting the date! My husband and I just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary and the best thing I can tell you is that don't stop doing things y'all enjoy doing together as a couple courting, be best friends, and never stop with the little things. Talk about what bothers you. Don't ever bottle it up because it will build up. Have a wonderful weekend and I'm looking forward to a new house tour.
Awe, you should have made it February 14th :) Congrats! and don't be in a hurry to have kids. Enjoy your youth and each other a bit first. Travel a little and do some things together first. Once you have kids, life is all about them :)
Very true, but also a beautiful natural transition in your lives. I can see you mom totally flipping out in love with her grandchildren. Most all of with a beating heart do. : )
congratulations to y'all. You used the word, "smitten" I didn't know that was still in use today, especially among young people, it was really cute. y'all make a great, cute couple and I pray y'all will have a long wonderful life together.
I love the simple approach to everything, it seems like you're both focuse⁵d on what's important rather than superficial things. My cousin's wife owns a wedding photography business in Waynesville, and some families are spending unreal amounts of money on their weddings. You two seem so down to earth and real, so relaxed in each other's presence. The Holy Spirit shines on in both of you!
The sweetness of both of you just radiates! How proud your parents must be at the choices you have made, your character, and love of family. You definitely have all it takes to make a great success of your marriage. I will keep you in my prayers. Blessings....
Congratulations! The most fun wedding I ever went to was an open-invite potluck at a park. Most folks brought a dish or drinks to share, folks brought instruments and took turns playing during the meal, then we all danced, packed up our dishes and went home. Everyone pitched in and many hands made light work.
My wife and I got married for around $400. Kept it small, family only, bought everyone dinner after. The whole thing cost us about $650. We didn't have much money and neither did anyone in our family. It wasn't about the wedding anyway. It was a celebration of our love for each other and that's it. Don't need no big ole to do over it. My brother and his wife (who was and is my wife's best friend) went to the courthouse on a Thursday after work with and with a few of us in attendance, tied the knot. Dinner, bed, back to work the next day. Simple.
Corie , will you and Austin do a wish list and put it on your channel info, please. So many of us want to bless you two, and it would be nice to have a list to pull from. Also, in the event we just want to bless you with a little cash, do you have a PayPal account we could send it to you? Please consider those two requests. Thanks. I’m so excited about ya’lls wedding, it’s going to be so much fun!! 🙏🏼❣️♥️❣️🙏🏼
You’re so sweet! My PayPal email is just thepressleygirls@gmail.com. You do not have to do that, but here is the link to our registry: www.amazon.com/wedding/corie-pressley-austin-graddick-murphy-march-2022/registry/UBS7JRB3UJXK Don’t feel pressured to do anything! 🥰
@@thepressleygirls - sweetie pie, I feel no pressure at all. So, don’t worry. I’m sure there’s lots of others who wanted the info, as well. ❣️🎶♥️🙏🏼🎵❤️❣️
CONGRATULATIONS! We are all looking forward to your wedding. 👰🤵🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂 It will b so special because it's yours. Then you will be starting your life TOGETHER. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
👏👏👏👏💒I’m excited for you both! Love that you’re keeping it simple, less stress more time to enjoy the excitement of it. I can see the love between you.💞
Congrats finally getting into the nitty gritty. My youngest daughter cake was cupcakes made by my oldest daughter. May sound cheesy but it was really nice. There was a big crowd everyone had a great time what else could one ask. Just have fun with it.
I have been to weddings that cost $$$. However, mine was really pretty without spending so much. His grandmother said that we were just as married as the ones that spent $$$. We didn’t start with debt or make my parents pay for it. We had it on the half hour-1:30. The old saying is about the clock hands going up instead of down. If the hands are going down that it is bad luck for the marriage!! 🤣🤣 Have fun planning your beautiful wedding.
One of the highlights of any Southern gathering is that the Southerners bring food. The BEST!! I'm so excited for you. 19 years ago we snuck away to the courthouse and got married; took a taxi to the courthouse and actually walked home. Stopped at the steakhouse for lunch and had burgers.
Congratulations on setting your wedding day. 💑 This date is close to us, as March 12th, was our first daughter's birthday. We have been married 51 years in May. Again best wishes to you both!! ❤
Great video! You mentioned your folks had mints at their reception. I'm old, and a wedding isn't complete without a bowl of wedding mints! God bless you!
We had a potluck reception in the backyard and our wedding in the front yard under the pine trees. The dress and the party are one day, the marriage is forever and I'm glad you realize that! God bless you and your future!
Congratulations Austin and Corie on setting a date for your wedding! A wedding should never be focused a huge big fancy wedding, most people that focus on this big huge weddings don’t focus on the part that counts the most which is the marriage and your life together, that’s what counts above all. You 2 have your ❤️ in the right place. Awww, how sweet, Austin believes in good old fashion shivery!
SO happy for you!!! My daughter got married in the spring two years ago in the Hill Country in Texas. It is expensive, but I found that the food is important because people will travel to come to the wedding, and you need to feed them well. Be careful with your budget and spend on what is most important to you (flowers, photography/pictures, venue/setting, music). We had a string quartet, and the live music really set the mood. Tell your mom to look for her dress early. I was so focused on my daughter’s dress and the wedding, I forgot about my dress. I found one three days! before the ceremony. The most important thing is to not stress, try to enjoy the process, watch your budget, and enlist the help of family and friends! You will be a beautiful bride!
When you put the Lord first, He put y'all together 👫, when you put the Lord first, the Wedding will be fine 💑, when you put the Lord first, your Future is Brighter 🌞, One day at a time! Congratulations and God Bless You Both!
Congratulations! My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years, have known each other for almost 20. We are from West Virginia and live in Texas. We had our wedding in WV because that's where all our family is. We had a big cookout/reunion style wedding. Hamburgers/hotdogs (so I chuckled when y'all said hotdogs), nachos and cheese, popcorn, sno cones. We ended up being so crazy since we traveled for it. But not as crazy if we did something real in depth. We ended up having cake/cupcakes from Walmart that my brother-in-law ended up picking up between the ceremony and reception 🤣 we didn't even eat cake. I made all the decorations and he made the backdrop for the photobooth. We had a bunch of yard games and 'carnival' style prizes...but all the kids ended up spending the whole time in the pool (we had our reception at one of my aunt's). Our ceremony was along the creek at a part with just our parents, siblings,his aunt because she couldn't travel far. It was the best low-key day!
So happy for ya'll. You remind me so much of me and my husband. We also had a beautiful simple wedding. We were married December 10, 1972 - almost 49 years ago! Yes, time does fly. You are starting your life together right by your gratitude to God for putting ya'll together. Your marriage will have ups and downs, but with God at the center, you will be happy. The marriage is forever - the wedding is just that day! Keep God first and then you two and He will bless your life together. God bless!
Congratulations! My youngest daughter was married in September and last weekend I was in Wilmington, NC for her friend’s wedding. I thought about your family while I was there.
You are just the sweetest couple. I just watched your house tour. I love that both of you put so much value into family heirlooms and family history. I have many family heirlooms and they are my treasures! It’s only about 120 days until your wedding!! Sooo exciting! In three weeks you’ll be into double digits. I think a simple and thoughtful wedding is so much more intimate and heartfelt. Mine was very simple. If I had it to do again, it would have been even more simple. God bless you both 👍🏼
I love you guys! Y'all are perfect together. God has blessed you both. Great video! I was in tears during some parts because of the sweetness! Prayers going with you! 💜💙🙏🤗🤗
Family and friends all helped out with my sons wedding in our church hall. We had a small wedding cake made by a friend and everyone else brought their favorite desserts. I still hear from people today who said it was one of the most fun weddings they attended. Because we did it ourselves, we were able to invite all of our families including the children. I can't wait to see your beautiful wedding! I know your Momma's will make that happen! I love Mrs Adams tradition with flowers - how special! Congrats you guys!
Congratulations on the wedding date. That's the same month I got married in. We didn't want a big wedding either. We have a friend that has a big yard and has a big pavilion and she let us have the wedding there. And had a place smoke a lot of pork butts and we pulled it off the bone and had pulled pork and some side
I went to a potluck wedding once. It was great. My husband and I thought about it, but in the end we decided on a very small, intimate event with 9 guests: Our parents, siblings and grandparents. It sounds cliche, but it truly was the happiest day of my life. I smiled so much it hurt, and I felt like I was going to float away (on joy, not booze! the wedding was dry). That was 16 years ago. We're still so happy. You two are so absolutely adorable I can hardly stand it. ❤ You're going to have a wonderful life together! Congratulations.
Congratulations! I agree don’t spend a fortune on the wedding when your future is ahead. A wedding last for a day your future is a lifetime. God bless your marriage and your families.
Our wedding was simple. I made my dress, the wedding was at the church, my mom made most of the food, my mother-in-law made the cakes. The church people helped in the kitchen. The reception was at the church. I think 100 people. (Year was 1981)
Congratulations Corie & Austin. We had a potluck at our wedding and had it at our church. We only had to pay the minister and the church didn’t charge us to use the basement for the reception. Our cake was simple and the outfits we wore were reasonably priced as well. The whole thing cost us less than 200 dollars and everyone had a great time.
Also, don't worry about the picky folks! They can hit McDonald's before or after, its not your job to worry for them. Put whatever you're doing on the invitation so folks can plan around it and enjoy!!
Super happy for you guys ......great story of how you met and grew to love each other ....I agree about having a simple wedding .....we had a simple wedding.... no use in blowing alot of money on unnecessary things .....simple can still be beautiful and very special ....
That's awesome. I'm happy for you two. My youngest daughter Hannah just got engaged to her bf Austin last month and it will be awhile before they set a date. When Austin asked me for my blessing I was torn between "no! She's my baby." And just being happy because Austin is a good guy. 😁 I pray you guys have a blessed, God centered, amazing marriage that most people only dream about.
Congratulations on setting a date. Enjoy every day with each other as it comes. My bride and I last month celebrated 34yrs as a married couple and I can hardly believe how time just flies by. If simplicity makes the two of you happy- go for it. Life has enough pressures to deal with, no need to make things more complicated when it isn't what you want. You are wise to choose carefully as you two will have plenty of things that you will have to spend your money on and having an expensive wedding isn't one of them.
We were able to get a fabulous venue for my daughter because she got married on a Thursday instead of the weekend. 800 instead of 3000$ She had a small family wedding also. We were able to just enjoy being together. She did a Facebook live for extended family and friends. Congrats and enjoy the journey!! Don’t stress because it can get complicated if you let it. Remember how you feel about everything now and go back and watch this video if you need to. This is the fun, wonderful, happy, time in your life sweet children. Congrats 🎉🥰🎉👍🎉🙏🎉💙🎉
Re the wedding dress, although you will only be wearing it for a few hours, keep in mind the photos last a lifetime. This is one time to really treat yourself. Re camo - don't dismiss it for the guys. Maybe neckties? Could be a nice twist and make the day more personalized. Of course they can come off later on.
So much wisdom for such young'uns! I could say so much, but will keep my comment focused on the most important thing. Keep the Lord at the center of your marriage. As you grow in Him, you will grow together. As sweet as it seems, if you make each other your main focus, you'll always be let down. But with Christ as your cornerstone, your foundation will be solid and you will both have an unchanging reference point to give you guidance in the good times and the bad. SO proud of you both!
Congratulations, you two! This is great. March 12 is going to be here so fast..... Enjoy the day with all of your family and close friends and of course eat some cake!
FANTASTICALLY, Wonderful Friend! Let your path be always happy! I wish you mutual understanding, tenderness, affection, many sincere smiles and positive emotions in every day you live! Live in harmony, prosperity and give each other sincere love!👍💖💖💖
Congratulations you two! Before you know it, the wedding day will come, how time flies. Prayers for you as you make plans & get ready. No matter your plans, beanie weanies, 😀 BBQ, tuxes, khakis, whatever, remember it is YOUR special day. 🤗🥰 Edit: Austin IS Mr. Right! 💕 Y'all are so cute calling each other "knuckleheads" 😀 You have your beautiful engagement ring on your left finger, thanks for sharing about how the ring was made. I'm curious about the simple gold band on your right finger?
Thank you! It is actually someone’s old wedding band. My great grandma worked at the YMCA years ago and people used to take their rings off to swim and leave them. Her daughter my grandmother ended up with them and gave me that one when I was a young teen because it fit me. 🥰
Here is our story: I'll soon be 63 years old. I had a crush on this guy when I was in middle school and high school. He had a crush on me as well. We both dropped out of high school and went our seperate ways. I was still living at home with my parents and our paths crossed again that summer. I went for a walk one hot summer day in our rural area and, I heard a car coming up behind me. It pulled over next to me and, I looked to see who it was. It was my crush that I had had for so many years! He asked me if I wanted to go to the movies that night. I accepted. Now, the best part. I was only 15 years old and he was 17. That fall we were married. I was with child. We were so scared of our future but, we made it. I'm still married to my "crush." This all happened back in 1974. The movie he took me to was a drive in movie. The best times in my life. I will never forget a dress that I wore to school and, when I would wear it his eyes just lit up. It wasn't the kind of dresses of today, just a simple little cotton dress. I wore it a couple times a week because I didn't have many clothes. I wore no makeup back then and, it seems that life was so simple then. I was married at 15 and had my baby at 16. He went to work and later I did too. We made it work. My little baby girl that I had is now 46 years old. I did have another little girl 5 years later and we were very pleased. In two years we will be married for 50 years. My husband still says that I am beautiful even though I have grey hair and wrinkles. I want this song played at out 50th wedding anniversary. Now days no one stays together anymore. So sad. It hasn't always been peaches and cream but, we have worked together on it. It's all about give and take. Gotta keep the balance. And, talk things out with one another. Don't go to your friends for advice but to your spouse. This facebook thing will ruin a marriage. Too much gossip. We had no facebook , computers , smartphones, flip phones etc back then. No chat rooms either. If we wanted to chat we talked to one another in person. I have been so Blessed with a wonderful husband who has stood by me no matter what. I just wanted to get my story out there because I'm getting older and, one never knows when it's their time to go. I hope when I am gone that this little story of mine will cross someone's mind. God Bless you all as I have been Blessed! I heard this song a few years back and I want it played at our 50th wedding anniversary. I hope we make it. Here it is >>> ua-cam.com/video/gyt0tTDt4dI/v-deo.html Another favorite of ours from the 70's >>> ua-cam.com/video/tZR1YPRim_Y/v-deo.html Take care and may God bless your home!
What a sweet story, thank you for watching and sharing. I think you are right that Facebook and things can ruin a marriage. Those are sweet songs, God bless you!
Congratulations on setting your wedding date guys! I'm totally with you about keeping it simple. My husband and I got married in my Pastor's study at church with two witnesses and no reception. I wore a nice dress I already had and my husband wore a suit and tie. We were together 37 years until he passed away this year so the size of the wedding sure doesn't make a difference!
Congratulations Miss Corie, I pray you and Austin has a blessed marriage. I told my wife Brandi recently that I believe God puts people together, but he expects us to work to keep it together. I believe without her in my life I would be dead by now, God had a plan for me and he has one for y’all. Come on and let him wear his UGA, us Georgia boys love to represent. I wore my black cowboy hat, white shirt, and black jeans in my wedding because I told her she would never see me in a suit again after I wore one to the prom. Little did I know I’d become a Pastor. My prayers go with you, also your family because it’s hard on them when one moves out. God bless y’all.
I get the whole it’s about you in your marriage but idk I think the actual ceremony and all that is for your families it’s for them to come together and for them to see how amazing your little family will be and how much you guys care about each-other
Sounds like you're less focused on the wedding and more focused on the marriage. After 45 years of marriage I can tell you you're doing the right thing! Congratulations! God bless you.
That’s right! Thank you so much
So True. Stay focused on the marriage. The wedding is one day. Im married 30 years in June. Best years of my life. Not to mention my twin girls. Its better than i thought it could ever be.
Congratulations! We got married 18 years ago. It was a small outside wedding at our favorite spot by the river. I made my dress, his coat, and our cake. I think I spent about $300 for the whole thing. One fun thing that is a family tradition on my mom’s side is to ask each guest to bring one flower, then make the bride’s bouquet from them all. It kind of represents the good wishes from your friends and family. 😊
I love the flower bouquet tradition!
What a wonderful idea for a bouquet
I love the flower idea! Genius♥️
Your family’s bride’s bouquet tradition sounds so beautiful and meaningful.
That idea is both frugal and beautiful!!! How sweet!!
Married in 1974 at church, had reception in the fellowship hall with a wedding cake, mints, nuts and punch. No music at the reception. Loved the simplicity, happy times. and uncomplicated memories!
I did too! Mine was1973. I think the cake, nuts, and mints was 500 dollars.
We were married in 1981 and had our reception in the church gym. Women from my Mom’s church catered our reception, 40 years later, I wouldn’t have changed a thing
Sounds exactly like mine in 1975!😀
I'll soon be 63 years old. Got married in 1974 at the age of 15. Had my first baby at 16. Been married for 47 years this last November to the same man. I wore my eighth grade graduation dress for my wedding dress. We got married at the preachers house with two witnesses. We didn't go on no honeymoon because we didn't have any money and a baby on the way. My husband and I went to school together from elementary to 1 year in high school. He was my best friend. There have been hard times but we worked them out together. Together is the key. We both were born in NC and we still live close to where we both were raised. I also have a twin sister, we look nothing alike. My husband came from a big family. There were 16 brothers and sisters total. I wish yall the best life can give! Rely on each other and you will make it I'm sure. You both seem like the perfect couple. Thanks for bringing back good memories for me!
We were married in December 1965, two students on Christmas break from our college and business school. Only 35 family and guests and we chose the venue as a little country church in the mountains of Oregon. We had no money (of our own nor from any family), so the church was decorated for Christmas with lots of holly, evergreens from the mountain trees and poinsettias which decided our color scheme. Surely was simple but all the years later, definitely lovely. This year we are celebrating our 56th anniversary. and can only tell you that "simple" is underrated and all the trials of our marriage would not have been any different if we had an expensive fabulous wedding. Best of luck to you two. Plan the wedding that is meaningful to you and enjoy a long and happy life together.
Hey that is such a sweet story and congrats on 56 years, wow! Thank you!
“CONGRATULATIONS” ON YOUR WEDDING ♥️
HOW “WISE” OF YOU-TWO TO HAVE A LOVELY SIMPLE WEDDING THAT YOU WILL “ENJOY” AND NOT SPEND EXCESSIVE MONEY AND REGRET IT…..INVESTING IN YOUR HOME & BUILDING A SAVING ACCOUNT IS GODLY AND WISE…
♥️ SAVOR EVERY MOMENT TOGETHER ♥️
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH 🙏
Me and my husband had a very very simple wedding with only 20 people. We didn’t even invite some of the family lol. I had a 100 dollar dress from Lulus and we had a big sit down meal at a table with Italian food and yummy cake. No dancing or bridesmaid or groomsmen. We got married 3/3/2018! March is a pretty month and we had amazing weather for ours. You won’t regret having a simple to do. It’s not worth it IMO to stress over something that is supposed to be about you and your husbands union before the Lord. I like your mindset about it. Enjoy this special time ❤️
Hey that sounds like a lot of fun! And yes your right it is about the union and just the family !
When my husband and I got married, we had a simple wedding too. Everyone brought a covered dish and we had different family members make their favorite cake to share. We had about 8 different cakes. So much fun! Congratulations to the two of you. You’re both so sweet! ❤️
Congratulations to you both. When I was still a Pastor, I did all types of weddings. I always thought the simpler the wedding the better the marriage. The wedding is to be a celebration of the relationship. Unfortunately so many today put more work into the celebration rather than the relationship. I wish you both the best. You are quality people and I am sure you will both be great together and each other.
I couldn’t agree with this more.
Agree! I heard one pastor say it this way, “A perfect wedding does not a perfect marriage make”.
I met my hubs online (twice) almost 10 years ago! The first time I didn't feel he was in a place to date, so I told him no. The second was on a different site, and we went to dinner.. and I was all in! Praying you have many years of faith, laughing, music, and family! Congrats y'all!
Thank you!
Congrats on your setting the date! My husband and I just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary and the best thing I can tell you is that don't stop doing things y'all enjoy doing together as a couple courting, be best friends, and never stop with the little things. Talk about what bothers you. Don't ever bottle it up because it will build up. Have a wonderful weekend and I'm looking forward to a new house tour.
Awe, you should have made it February 14th :) Congrats! and don't be in a hurry to have kids. Enjoy your youth and each other a bit first. Travel a little and do some things together first. Once you have kids, life is all about them :)
Definitely agree with you.
Very true, but also a beautiful natural transition in your lives. I can see you mom totally flipping out in love with her grandchildren. Most all of with a beating heart do. : )
A family member’s wedding, the men wore khakis, blue shirts, black vests. Looked good.
You are precious, I am excited for you to share your life together with all of us who think you are such a special couple!
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congratulations to y'all. You used the word, "smitten" I didn't know that was still in use today, especially among young people, it was really cute. y'all make a great, cute couple and I pray y'all will have a long wonderful life together.
Hey thank you so much 😊
No matter if you spend $500 or $5000, you will still be married, Congrats guys!
My husband and I met online. We have been together 14 yrs. Neither of us had ever thought of online dating.
I love the simple approach to everything, it seems like you're both focuse⁵d on what's important rather than superficial things. My cousin's wife owns a wedding photography business in Waynesville, and some families are spending unreal amounts of money on their weddings. You two seem so down to earth and real, so relaxed in each other's presence. The Holy Spirit shines on in both of you!
Hey thank you so much! We are truly blessed!
Thank you for sharing your meeting each other. Sounds like the Good Lord was in this plan.
The sweetness of both of you just radiates! How proud your parents must be at the choices you have made, your character, and love of family. You definitely have all it takes to make a great success of your marriage. I will keep you in my prayers. Blessings....
Thank you! 🙏🥰
Congratulations to you both, and may you receive God's richest blessings.
I'm so happy for you Two, and God Bless your Parents, wish there were more parents like them!!! God Bless. Jean
Congratulations, Corie and Austin! Exciting times ahead!
Congratulations! The most fun wedding I ever went to was an open-invite potluck at a park. Most folks brought a dish or drinks to share, folks brought instruments and took turns playing during the meal, then we all danced, packed up our dishes and went home. Everyone pitched in and many hands made light work.
That sounds like a good wedding plan.
My wife and I got married for around $400. Kept it small, family only, bought everyone dinner after. The whole thing cost us about $650. We didn't have much money and neither did anyone in our family. It wasn't about the wedding anyway. It was a celebration of our love for each other and that's it. Don't need no big ole to do over it. My brother and his wife (who was and is my wife's best friend) went to the courthouse on a Thursday after work with and with a few of us in attendance, tied the knot. Dinner, bed, back to work the next day. Simple.
Simple is best! 🥰
Corie , will you and Austin do a wish list and put it on your channel info, please. So many of us want to bless you two, and it would be nice to have a list to pull from. Also, in the event we just want to bless you with a little cash, do you have a PayPal account we could send it to you? Please consider those two requests. Thanks.
I’m so excited about ya’lls wedding, it’s going to be so much fun!! 🙏🏼❣️♥️❣️🙏🏼
You’re so sweet! My PayPal email is just thepressleygirls@gmail.com. You do not have to do that, but here is the link to our registry:
www.amazon.com/wedding/corie-pressley-austin-graddick-murphy-march-2022/registry/UBS7JRB3UJXK
Don’t feel pressured to do anything! 🥰
Do you have a P.O. Box for things like homemade gifts?
@@thepressleygirls - sweetie pie, I feel no pressure at all. So, don’t worry. I’m sure there’s lots of others who wanted the info, as well. ❣️🎶♥️🙏🏼🎵❤️❣️
CONGRATULATIONS! We are all looking forward to your wedding. 👰🤵🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂 It will b so special because it's yours. Then you will be starting your life TOGETHER. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Who would not be happy until the end of time with such a dear? I knew the time must be nigh.
Thank you 🙏❤️😭
Oh, so happy for y'all. March 12th is the day before my birthday!! I hope your wedding fulfills your hearts desire. God bless!!
Hey cool! And thank you!
Awww , 💞…A beautiful month …
👏👏👏👏💒I’m excited for you both! Love that you’re keeping it simple, less stress more time to enjoy the excitement of it. I can see the love between you.💞
Congrats finally getting into the nitty gritty. My youngest daughter cake was cupcakes made by my oldest daughter. May sound cheesy but it was really nice. There was a big crowd everyone had a great time what else could one ask. Just have fun with it.
I have been to weddings that cost $$$. However, mine was really pretty without spending so much. His grandmother said that we were just as married as the ones that spent $$$. We didn’t start with debt or make my parents pay for it.
We had it on the half hour-1:30. The old saying is about the clock hands going up instead of down. If the hands are going down that it is bad luck for the marriage!! 🤣🤣 Have fun planning your beautiful wedding.
Never heard that about the clock hands before, cool! ⏰ 🥰
One of the highlights of any Southern gathering is that the Southerners bring food. The BEST!! I'm so excited for you. 19 years ago we snuck away to the courthouse and got married; took a taxi to the courthouse and actually walked home. Stopped at the steakhouse for lunch and had burgers.
The two of you bring the world such joy. It's folks like you that give me hope for the future. Congratulations on setting the date!
Congratulations on setting your wedding day. 💑 This date is close to us, as March 12th, was our first daughter's birthday. We have been married 51 years in May. Again best wishes to you both!! ❤
Congratulations from London 🙂
Great video! You mentioned your folks had mints at their reception. I'm old, and a wedding isn't complete without a bowl of wedding mints! God bless you!
We had a potluck reception in the backyard and our wedding in the front yard under the pine trees. The dress and the party are one day, the marriage is forever and I'm glad you realize that! God bless you and your future!
Congratulations
Congratulations Austin and Corie on setting a date for your wedding! A wedding should never be focused a huge big fancy wedding, most people that focus on this big huge weddings don’t focus on the part that counts the most which is the marriage and your life together, that’s what counts above all. You 2 have your ❤️ in the right place. Awww, how sweet, Austin believes in good old fashion shivery!
Thank you!
👏👏👏 Wow! Congratulations! You two are all ready finishing each other's train of thought and each other's sentences 🤣
Congratulations Y'all!
SO happy for you!!! My daughter got married in the spring two years ago in the Hill Country in Texas. It is expensive, but I found that the food is important because people will travel to come to the wedding, and you need to feed them well. Be careful with your budget and spend on what is most important to you (flowers, photography/pictures, venue/setting, music). We had a string quartet, and the live music really set the mood. Tell your mom to look for her dress early. I was so focused on my daughter’s dress and the wedding, I forgot about my dress. I found one three days! before the ceremony. The most important thing is to not stress, try to enjoy the process, watch your budget, and enlist the help of family and friends! You will be a beautiful bride!
congrats i wish the best for yall
You could buy bakery cakes and put them together and add the fancy stuff yourself. (Columns, etc)
Love your simple wedding ideas. Save the money for something that lasts more than a day
Congratulations
When you put the Lord first, He put y'all together 👫, when you put the Lord first, the Wedding will be fine 💑, when you put the Lord first, your Future is Brighter 🌞, One day at a time! Congratulations and God Bless You Both!
Congratulations! My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years, have known each other for almost 20. We are from West Virginia and live in Texas. We had our wedding in WV because that's where all our family is. We had a big cookout/reunion style wedding. Hamburgers/hotdogs (so I chuckled when y'all said hotdogs), nachos and cheese, popcorn, sno cones. We ended up being so crazy since we traveled for it. But not as crazy if we did something real in depth. We ended up having cake/cupcakes from Walmart that my brother-in-law ended up picking up between the ceremony and reception 🤣 we didn't even eat cake. I made all the decorations and he made the backdrop for the photobooth. We had a bunch of yard games and 'carnival' style prizes...but all the kids ended up spending the whole time in the pool (we had our reception at one of my aunt's). Our ceremony was along the creek at a part with just our parents, siblings,his aunt because she couldn't travel far. It was the best low-key day!
So happy for ya'll. You remind me so much of me and my husband. We also had a beautiful simple wedding. We were married December 10, 1972 - almost 49 years ago! Yes, time does fly. You are starting your life together right by your gratitude to God for putting ya'll together. Your marriage will have ups and downs, but with God at the center, you will be happy. The marriage is forever - the wedding is just that day! Keep God first and then you two and He will bless your life together. God bless!
Congratulations! My youngest daughter was married in September and last weekend I was in Wilmington, NC for her friend’s wedding. I thought about your family while I was there.
You are just the sweetest couple. I just watched your house tour. I love that both of you put so much value into family heirlooms and family history. I have many family heirlooms and they are my treasures! It’s only about 120 days until your wedding!! Sooo exciting! In three weeks you’ll be into double digits. I think a simple and thoughtful wedding is so much more intimate and heartfelt. Mine was very simple. If I had it to do again, it would have been even more simple. God bless you both 👍🏼
Thank you! 🥰
I love you guys! Y'all are perfect together. God has blessed you both. Great video! I was in tears during some parts because of the sweetness! Prayers going with you! 💜💙🙏🤗🤗
Family and friends all helped out with my sons wedding in our church hall. We had a small wedding cake made by a friend and everyone else brought their favorite desserts. I still hear from people today who said it was one of the most fun weddings they attended. Because we did it ourselves, we were able to invite all of our families including the children. I can't wait to see your beautiful wedding! I know your Momma's will make that happen! I love Mrs Adams tradition with flowers - how special! Congrats you guys!
Thank you!
Congratulations on the wedding date. That's the same month I got married in. We didn't want a big wedding either. We have a friend that has a big yard and has a big pavilion and she let us have the wedding there. And had a place smoke a lot of pork butts and we pulled it off the bone and had pulled pork and some side
Thank you for watching!
Hey yall guys is matched what makes good 👍 marriage have God in question ❤😊God bless you guys 😊😅
Happy for ya!
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I went to a potluck wedding once. It was great. My husband and I thought about it, but in the end we decided on a very small, intimate event with 9 guests: Our parents, siblings and grandparents. It sounds cliche, but it truly was the happiest day of my life. I smiled so much it hurt, and I felt like I was going to float away (on joy, not booze! the wedding was dry). That was 16 years ago. We're still so happy.
You two are so absolutely adorable I can hardly stand it. ❤ You're going to have a wonderful life together! Congratulations.
Congratulations....may the Lord bless ya'll!
This is just so sweet! Enough to make a grandmother cry! I am so happy you two met and I am looking forward to seeing you two live happily ever after!
Congratulations! I agree don’t spend a fortune on the wedding when your future is ahead. A wedding last for a day your future is a lifetime. God bless your marriage and your families.
Congratulations. I’m sure it’ll be 👍 perfect. Austin, please remove your cap indoors.
I only had mints, nuts, punch, and a 2 tier back made by a friend that owned a catering service in that only cost $100.00
Cake not back. Lol
I'm from Haywood county and he lives about 15 min. from Clemson University in S.C.
Our wedding was simple. I made my dress, the wedding was at the church, my mom made most of the food, my mother-in-law made the cakes. The church people helped in the kitchen. The reception was at the church. I think 100 people. (Year was 1981)
CONGRATS!! A match made in heaven - Lord bless!
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Congratulations, my better half and I have been together for the short time
of 43 years.
Congratulations y’all! I hear you about keeping it simple…!
Congratulations you two.
God Bless you both
Celebrating 35 years of marriage this November.
Congratulations Corie & Austin. We had a potluck at our wedding and had it at our church. We only had to pay the minister and the church didn’t charge us to use the basement for the reception. Our cake was simple and the outfits we wore were reasonably priced as well. The whole thing cost us less than 200 dollars and everyone had a great time.
Hey that’s awesome and definitely the way to do it!!
Also, don't worry about the picky folks! They can hit McDonald's before or after, its not your job to worry for them. Put whatever you're doing on the invitation so folks can plan around it and enjoy!!
Super happy for you guys ......great story of how you met and grew to love each other ....I agree about having a simple wedding .....we had a simple wedding.... no use in blowing alot of money on unnecessary things .....simple can still be beautiful and very special ....
Thank you!
That's awesome. I'm happy for you two. My youngest daughter Hannah just got engaged to her bf Austin last month and it will be awhile before they set a date. When Austin asked me for my blessing I was torn between "no! She's my baby." And just being happy because Austin is a good guy. 😁
I pray you guys have a blessed, God centered, amazing marriage that most people only dream about.
Thank you! And funny they have the same name!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on setting a date. Enjoy every day with each other as it comes. My bride and I last month celebrated 34yrs as a married couple and I can hardly believe how time just flies by. If simplicity makes the two of you happy- go for it. Life has enough pressures to deal with, no need to make things more complicated when it isn't what you want. You are wise to choose carefully as you two will have plenty of things that you will have to spend your money on and having an expensive wedding isn't one of them.
Thank you!
We were able to get a fabulous venue for my daughter because she got married on a Thursday instead of the weekend. 800 instead of 3000$ She had a small family wedding also. We were able to just enjoy being together. She did a Facebook live for extended family and friends. Congrats and enjoy the journey!! Don’t stress because it can get complicated if you let it. Remember how you feel about everything now and go back and watch this video if you need to. This is the fun, wonderful, happy, time in your life sweet children. Congrats 🎉🥰🎉👍🎉🙏🎉💙🎉
Congratulations!!! Always remember, communication is the secret to a long marriage, and never go to bed mad.
That’s right! Thank you!
Yay on my birthday I’ll celebrate with you in Jesus name 🙏 Blessings to you both 💕
BBQ sandwiches, slaw, baked beans and pickle sliced. All of this is served in a mason pint jar. With that pickle poked down in the jar is even.
Re the wedding dress, although you will only be wearing it for a few hours, keep in mind the photos last a lifetime. This is one time to really treat yourself. Re camo - don't dismiss it for the guys. Maybe neckties? Could be a nice twist and make the day more personalized. Of course they can come off later on.
This story sounds like it was meant to be....congratulations!
Congratulations you guys!!!!!
So much wisdom for such young'uns! I could say so much, but will keep my comment focused on the most important thing. Keep the Lord at the center of your marriage. As you grow in Him, you will grow together. As sweet as it seems, if you make each other your main focus, you'll always be let down. But with Christ as your cornerstone, your foundation will be solid and you will both have an unchanging reference point to give you guidance in the good times and the bad. SO proud of you both!
Thank you!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations, you two! This is great. March 12 is going to be here so fast..... Enjoy the day with all of your family and close friends and of course eat some cake!
Girl we done bbq and then had everyone do a covered dish. Also I to ordered my dress and it turned out great.
You have a good base for your marriage God is in your house.
FANTASTICALLY, Wonderful Friend! Let your path be always happy! I wish you mutual understanding, tenderness, affection, many sincere smiles and positive emotions in every day you live! Live in harmony, prosperity and give each other sincere love!👍💖💖💖
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At my brother’s wedding the church held a potluck.
You are so perfect for each other, the kindness is beautiful. Enjoy this time coming.❤️🩹🍀
Congratulations 🎉. I wish you both happiness and longevity
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Congratulations 🎉, blessings from VA
Congratulations you two! Before you know it, the wedding day will come, how time flies. Prayers for you as you make plans & get ready. No matter your plans, beanie weanies, 😀 BBQ, tuxes, khakis, whatever, remember it is YOUR special day. 🤗🥰
Edit: Austin IS Mr. Right! 💕 Y'all are so cute calling each other "knuckleheads" 😀
You have your beautiful engagement ring on your left finger, thanks for sharing about how the ring was made. I'm curious about the simple gold band on your right finger?
Thank you! It is actually someone’s old wedding band. My great grandma worked at the YMCA years ago and people used to take their rings off to swim and leave them. Her daughter my grandmother ended up with them and gave me that one when I was a young teen because it fit me. 🥰
Here is our story: I'll soon be 63 years old. I had a crush on this guy when I was in middle school and high school. He had a crush on me as well. We both dropped out of high school and went our seperate ways. I was still living at home with my parents and our paths crossed again that summer. I went for a walk one hot summer day in our rural area and, I heard a car coming up behind me. It pulled over next to me and, I looked to see who it was. It was my crush that I had had for so many years! He asked me if I wanted to go to the movies that night. I accepted. Now, the best part. I was only 15 years old and he was 17. That fall we were married. I was with child. We were so scared of our future but, we made it. I'm still married to my "crush." This all happened back in 1974. The movie he took me to was a drive in movie. The best times in my life. I will never forget a dress that I wore to school and, when I would wear it his eyes just lit up. It wasn't the kind of dresses of today, just a simple little cotton dress. I wore it a couple times a week because I didn't have many clothes. I wore no makeup back then and, it seems that life was so simple then. I was married at 15 and had my baby at 16. He went to work and later I did too. We made it work. My little baby girl that I had is now 46 years old. I did have another little girl 5 years later and we were very pleased. In two years we will be married for 50 years. My husband still says that I am beautiful even though I have grey hair and wrinkles. I want this song played at out 50th wedding anniversary. Now days no one stays together anymore. So sad. It hasn't always been peaches and cream but, we have worked together on it. It's all about give and take. Gotta keep the balance. And, talk things out with one another. Don't go to your friends for advice but to your spouse. This facebook thing will ruin a marriage. Too much gossip. We had no facebook , computers , smartphones, flip phones etc back then. No chat rooms either. If we wanted to chat we talked to one another in person. I have been so Blessed with a wonderful husband who has stood by me no matter what. I just wanted to get my story out there because I'm getting older and, one never knows when it's their time to go. I hope when I am gone that this little story of mine will cross someone's mind. God Bless you all as I have been Blessed! I heard this song a few years back and I want it played at our 50th wedding anniversary. I hope we make it. Here it is >>> ua-cam.com/video/gyt0tTDt4dI/v-deo.html Another favorite of ours from the 70's >>> ua-cam.com/video/tZR1YPRim_Y/v-deo.html Take care and may God bless your home!
What a sweet story, thank you for watching and sharing. I think you are right that Facebook and things can ruin a marriage. Those are sweet songs, God bless you!
Congratulations on setting your wedding date guys! I'm totally with you about keeping it simple. My husband and I got married in my Pastor's study at church with two witnesses and no reception. I wore a nice dress I already had and my husband wore a suit and tie. We were together 37 years until he passed away this year so the size of the wedding sure doesn't make a difference!
Bless you in your bereavement.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Miss Corie, I pray you and Austin has a blessed marriage. I told my wife Brandi recently that I believe God puts people together, but he expects us to work to keep it together. I believe without her in my life I would be dead by now, God had a plan for me and he has one for y’all. Come on and let him wear his UGA, us Georgia boys love to represent. I wore my black cowboy hat, white shirt, and black jeans in my wedding because I told her she would never see me in a suit again after I wore one to the prom. Little did I know I’d become a Pastor. My prayers go with you, also your family because it’s hard on them when one moves out. God bless y’all.
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I get the whole it’s about you in your marriage but idk I think the actual ceremony and all that is for your families it’s for them to come together and for them to see how amazing your little family will be and how much you guys care about each-other