Emma Fulton & Grayson Mowell

Married

May 17, 2025
Athens , Georgia

Photo Credit

Hannah Cree Photography

Style Guide

Color Palette

Style

Formal

Season

Spring

The Proposal

Emma describes their proposal as “so sweet and private and very us,” set on a snowy February day in New York City. They started the morning with brunch at Square Diner in Tribeca, a regular spot for them, and watched the snow fall outside the windows. Afterward, they decided to take a walk before meeting family later that afternoon. Emma suggested Battery Park without thinking much of it. Looking back, she laughed about the fact that she “actually picked out where we were going to get engaged.”

They wandered through the park, tossing snowballs and taking in the quiet winter day. Emma pointed out a group of kids building a snowman. When she turned back around, Grayson was already on one knee. Emma was completely shocked, especially because he hadn’t told a single person beforehand. He wanted the moment to stay a secret until he could share it with her first.

A few girls jogging through the park saw the whole thing happen and snapped photos for them, which they later sent over. That small kindness made the moment even more special.

That evening, Emma and Grayson celebrated with dinner at The River Café in Brooklyn. She called it “such a romantic restaurant,” tucked beneath the bridge with views of the skyline. They stayed for hours, talking about their future and ending the night with chocolate Brooklyn Bridges for dessert.

Emma Fulton Grayson Mowell bridesmaids

In Preparation

Emma had always imagined a relaxed garden party with a classic feel for the big day. That vision came to life the moment she and Grayson found the Taylor-Grady House in Athens, the town where they went to college. She loved the idea of their college friends returning to a place that held so many memories, and she was excited for their New York friends to experience it for the first time.

The venue fit the day perfectly. The grand wraparound porch set the tone as soon as guests arrived, and the inside felt like stepping into a living museum. Every room was filled with antiques that added charm while still being comfortable and inviting for guests to sit and talk.

The couple wanted something very classic and traditional with Southern touches throughout, and that feeling carried through every part of the day.

Emma Fulton Grayson Mowell ring

The Big Day

Throughout the day, Emma looked like she was floating from pure joy. She and Grayson kept looking at each other and laughing because they were so happy. Throughout the day, she kept coming back to something people always say about weddings. Everyone you love is in one place. What she didn’t expect was “how overwhelmingly wonderful that feeling is.”

Emma and Grayson have been together since middle school, which made the celebration feel even more special. Many of their guests had watched their relationship grow for more than a decade. Emma described the day as a culmination of that support. “Everyone at our wedding had played a part in nurturing our relationship,” she said, and now those same people were there to enjoy a moment that felt shared in the best way.

One of the most emotional parts of the night was Emma’s dance with her dad. She had no idea he planned a custom mix of songs tied to their memories. It opened with the “Imperial March” from Star Wars, a tune he used to hum when he got home from work. Then it shifted to “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi, a favorite during long soccer tournament drives. Just when she thought it was ending, it cut to a recording of him singing “You Are My Sunshine.” Later, he sent her the full playlist, including his recording, which she said was one of the sweetest gifts of the day.

The dinner speeches carried that same emotion. Because Emma and Grayson have been together so long, they know each other’s friends as deeply as their own. Her maid of honor, a friend since high school, opened by saying that outside of her family, Emma is “the person I have prayed for the most.” By extension, she said Grayson is the second. Hearing that moved Emma to tears. As she listened, she felt the weight of years of love, support, and prayer gathered in one room.

For the couple, the day felt like the perfect bow on the years they spent growing up together and the start of the future they were so excited to begin.

Emma Fulton Grayson Mowell girls

The Retreat

Emma and Grayson spent their honeymoon in Greece, a spot they chose specifically so they could slow down after the wedding. They usually love packed, activity-filled trips, but this time they wanted to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy a quiet stretch of time together. It ended up being the perfect fit for them, and they’re already dreaming about going back for an anniversary trip.

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Photographer: Hannah Cree Photography

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