Food + Fellowship + Fun Pre-Wedding Event at the Sherrods

Private Residence

Welcome to Huntsville Toast Hosted by the Diamonds - downtown huntsville

First United Methodist Church

Interfaith Ceremony

Historic Roundhouse Depot

Reception ~ hosted by the Martha Lynn & Eddie Sherrod

After Party at Stella's Elixir Lounge

Our Wedding

Laura was born in HTX, raised in Huntsville, AL, and lives in Washington, D.C. She's over the moon to finally have Harrison in D.C. with her but misses Nuevo Laredo (their favorite) in Atlanta something awful. Laura -is very intentional about hanging on to her unapologetic "southern-ness"; while enjoying travels, dogs, decorating for all holidays, pure barre, Nashville, ESPN, and claims to be THEEEE MOST North Alabama person ever! 

Laura 

Harrison is also from Huntsville, AL (born/raised) and NOW (finally) lives in D.C. During the pandemic, he decided to go back to grad school in Atlanta and remained in Atlanta thereafter. He enjoys a good book, long walks (daily), Orange Theory (again, daily), the beach, and rolling with the Tide! Recently his six-year-old nephew told him he has a mullet. LOL. (edit: the mullet was cut so we're in the process of growing it back!)

Harrison

Bride & Groom

We met May 2019 at a Huntsville-Madison County Chamber (of Commerce) event in Washington, D.C. To be exact, we were "at work" (me- Senator Jones, him- Mayor Battle). We were both attending the Huntsville Utilities Dinner at the ever-famous Bobby Van's Steakhouse on 15th Street. Mayor asked me to sit at "his table" for which I said I'd be honored --but can I bring Kate (literally standing next to me) -- with me. He said sure! Obviously Harrison came with him to the table so the four of us sat together for the 3-hour-plus dinner. We dated in 2019, broke up in 2019, reconnected during the pandemic in 2020, got a little closer in 2021, a wee bit closer in 2022, a lot closer (best friends) in 2023, and decided we are not only the best of friends but meant for each other in the summer of 2024. He then came to DC and we had "the conversation" --and we never looked back. We can't wait for June 2025 in our sweet not-so-little-anymore hometown! Cheers! Oh did I mention the night we met I said to him in front of Mayor Battle: "you're going to be my husband." Just ask Kate, she was with me and proceeded to embarrass him even more than I did. The internet says: when you know, you know! (also: please don't do this!). **Ohhhh-- yes, rival high schools but we did NOT know each other growing up! I'm not going to say which high school is better as to not appear bias, so just ask around. Go Tigers!

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Our Story

Coordinator: Jenny McKnight + Jill Gardner
Organist: Jillian Gardner
Chuppah/florals: Behind the Bash, Kevin Crenshaw

*Mrs. Diana Prickett Diamond, sister in law, escorted by Adam Diamond (best man)
*Mrs. Brenda M. Martin, godmother of the bride, escorted by her grandson Isaiah M. Cleaves (usher)
*Mrs. Angela Hill Diamond, mother of the groom, escorted by Mr. Gene Diamond, father of the groom
*Mrs. Martha Lynn Sherrod, mother of the bride, escorted by Mr. Eddie C. Sherrod, father of the bride

*Ms. Lisa Sherrod, (maid of honor),

entrance of the bride escorted by her father

Laura + Harrison's Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony Livestream

Wedding/Bali Pix

THANK YOU to everyone that made our dream wedding weekend possible:Martha Lynn &amp; Eddie SherrodAngela &amp; Gene Diamond I'm posting this to express my sincere gratitude to those that made this a complete dream; I was very intentional from the beginning (six months ago, oh my!) about using: family/friends/church members; Blk women, Blk men, minorities, women, Huntsville-based, North Alabama-based, Alabama-based (in that order) vendors. I can't thank them enough; please - call on them for your event needs! *Rev. Maurice Wright of St. John AME Church Huntsville*Rabbi Steven L. Jacobs of the University of Alabama*Huntsville First United Methodist - ceremony*Historic Roundhouse Depot - reception*Becky Baker of Becky's Brides - planning &amp; design*Kevin Crenshaw of B the Bash - Chuppah &amp; Church design (Huntsville)*Cole Buys - Reception Floral Artist*Casey Hendrickson - Photography all weekend &amp; drone camera footage (Charlotte, NC &amp; assistants from NYC)*Cooks Bridal - Content Creators (Nashville)*Big City Rhythm / East Coast Entertainment - Band (Atlanta)*Kathryn Hoppe McQueen - Harpist for cocktail hour (Huntsville)*Jillian Gardner (Huntsville First) - Organist for ceremony*Catering by Narvell Patton - Reception*Sea Salt Huntsville - Oyster Bar Concept*All Shook Up - Bartending / Tasting Bars*Reception Bar - Total Wine; Costco; Biltmore white wine (NC); White Hennessey/Rum - (Cartagena, Colombia)*Brook Taylor Illustration - guest experience (Fairhope)*Metropolitan Disc Jockey - guest experience / photo mirror (Huntsville)*AG Lighting - lighting/draping for reception (Birmingham)*Southern Event Wraps - dance floor (Birmingham)*WMATA (The DC Metro) - dance floor inspiration*Invitation Suite, Day-of print, Bar signage - Empress (Mountain Brook)*Handwritten Calligraphy for Invitation - Claudia Engle (Lexington, KY)*Specialty Menus - PropHouse Birmingham*Rentals - Be Gathered (Huntsville) and Mullins (Huntsville)*Chairs - Mountain Lakes (Scottsboro)*Linen - Nuage; BBJL*Bridal Cake - Barbara Sullivan of Barb's Cakes (Alabaster)*Grooms Cake - Mrs. Yvonne Barbour (Huntsville)*Church Ribbon - John Mark Enterprise (Memphis)*Welcome Bags - Rebecca Lee, SHEIN, Amazon, ALPeanuts, Golden Flakes, Huntsville Tourism, Allied Printing*Host Hotel - 106 Jefferson (Downtown Huntsville)*1978 Lincoln Continental Getaway Car - Rolling Museum (Huntsville)*Family Transportation - Mercedes Benz of Huntsville**Bridal | Hair - Brionna Washington of Be Laid (Huntsville); MUA - Shannon Goode (Huntsville); Aesthetic - Peachy Studios (DC)*Wedding Day - Cured HSV Charcuterie; Maddie's Cookies (Huntsville)*Favors- Goodies by Gabrielle Cookies (Baltimore)*Bridal Luncheon - La Esquina Cocina (Huntsville)*Bridal Luncheon Cake - Batter Up (Huntsville)*Tags for gift bags/hostess gifts - Tiny Tags Co. (Huntsville) - Anne Harbarger*Website - the Knot (obviously), HQ in DC area (thanks Emilee Hunter) *Fun, Food, and Fellowship Event (Thursday) - Behind the Bash (design and plan) ; Demetrious Rudolph (catering); Sara Mcelmore (signage); Yard Sprinkes Huntsville (Yard Art); Love CARO by Caroline Hovey (Embroidery) *Friday Night Welcome Toast - home of Beverly &amp; Danny Alm; Catering - Sally Stockton; Photography - CaseyHPhotos; Mint Chocolate Cake for Harrison - Cakes by Sara HSV - Sara Stinson of Hampton Cove

TEAM!

engagement party -  jones valley -  February 15, 2025

HostsMegan + Andrew Banks; Jill + Kenny Cole*; Mary Ann + Gary Conchin; Ane + Mark Debro; Tina + Anthony Daniels; Belinda + Ted Edwards; Laura Hall; Karen + Billy Hall; Laura Jo + George Hamilton; Jeanette Jones; Will League; Jan + Rick Llewellyn; Nanette + Dennis O'Dell; Karen + David Smith; Dawn + Thornton Stanley; Candy + Charlie Stephenson*; Jan + Anthony Toney: Felicia + Rob Wilson; Sabrena + Bob Wood Catering by Narvell PattonFlorals by Glenn's of HuntsvilleSign by Allied PrintingGolf Cart Transportation (will find out!)Baby Bites CakesInvitations by Karen AdamsHome of Jill &amp; Kenny Cole

Bridal Shower - Huntsville - March 29, 2025

HostessesBrenda M. Martin**; Dr. Cheryl R. Davis**; Lisa Sherrod*; Dr. Sharon Collins; Genevia Fontenot; Tiffany Martin Cleaves; Judge Sybil Pennywell; Quisha Riche Bryant; Quiana Riche Clark; Beverly Jolley; Yvonne Sanderson; Jocelyn Boustani; Sharon Butler; Gina E. Jones; LaFreeda Jordan; Rosetta Williams; Rita Eady; Zelda Goggans; Christine Davis League Catering by PublixCakes by Sara (Sara Stinson of Hampton Cove)Petit Fours by Peggy Ann's BakeryVenue - Hidden Hills ClubhouseBalloon Arch by Balloons My Way - Yoneka PrideCharles Owens Photography

Bridal Shower - Washington, D.C. - April 6, 2025 

HostessesSarah-Anne Voyles Sulzmann**; Summer Buchanan Bravo*; Mary Margaret Hart*; Jennifer Fisher Clay; Christina Babcock; Chelsey S. Rodgers; Candace McGill Jackson; Charlyn Stanberry; Katherine Rodriquez; Sarah Kate Sullivan Cakes Etc.WildBlooms by Summer Bravo- floralsKate Grace PhotographyRidgewells - catering, design, linenInvitations by Sarah-Anne V. SulzmannHome of Sarah-Anne &amp; Jay Sulzmann

Childhood Friends Bridal Shower - Huntsville - May 3, 2025

Hosted by:Amy Lemley Bailey**; Jennifer Collins Byham; Heather Carano Green; Rebecca Hall Coleman; Emily Tygielski Davis; Whitney Allen Heaps; Valerie Feathers Johnson**; Karessa Acosta Lee; Rebecca Lee*; Tabitha Malone; Kate Wood Messervy*; Nikki Patterson; Lindsey Sheckles Prather; Olivia Hooper Reed; Ashley Randsburg Scott; Meagan Dinwiddie Tortorigi; Antoinette Stewart Turner; Anna Tygielski Ward; Courtney Stroud Weaver; Casey Stanford Zintel* Catering by A Girl for All Season, Justin EnnisCured HSV, Stephanie LoweYard Signs by Yard Sprinkes, Jamie WilsonCakes by Sara StinsonInvitations by Valerie JohnsonCharles Owens PhotographyHome of Amy &amp; Bo Bailey, Downtown Huntsville

Bridal Luncheon + Rehearsal - June 13, 2025 

•Hosted by Laura Sherrod at La Esquina ConcinaCake by Batter Up Bakery

Parties & Showers

Registry

You may stay one, two, or three nights at the discounted rate. If you have any issues please contact Angel Flake at AFlake@106Jefferson.com USE CODE: 90R Edit (4/30): We are adding an additional room block so feel free to continue with booking at this location. Thank you - L

106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton

Please NOTE we only have the room block for the AC Hotel at the discounted rate for Saturday ONLY. This hotel block is ideal for those traveling in on Saturday AM and leaving on Sunday, June 15th. This hotel is about .3 miles from the reception venue (walking). Straight shot from the reception.

AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown

We have a room block for a reduced rate for the Sherrod/Diamond Wedding weekend (two-night minimum for the group rate).

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown

SpringHill Suites Huntsville Downtown

Travel

Q + A

Parents of the Bride: Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Sherrod (former Martha Lynn McGhee), Huntsville, AL   Parents of the Groom: Mr. & Mrs. Gene Diamond (former Angela Hill), Atlanta, GA   Maid of Honor: Ms. Lisa Sherrod, Dallas, TX (Laura's big sister)   Best Man: Mr. Adam Diamond, Alpharetta, GA (Harrison's little bro)   Ushers: Gary T. Whitley, Huntsville, AL (lead usher) Isaiah Cleaves, Madison, AL Dylan Hawk Diamond, Atlanta, GA Hayes Ogletree, Atlanta, GA