We’re getting married!

505 days 18 hours 46 mins 34 secs
on April 30th 2016, Atlanta, GA
Bolton Brittany
Wilson Jim
“We met one summer while studying in China. We then traveled around Southeast Asia while falling in love. One great thing led to another and the rest is history.”

OUR LOVELINE

June - July, 2010

We met and fell in love

We both went on the same study abroad trip to China during law school. Leading up to the trip, we were both looking for someone to travel with after the program. We found each other and started planning what turned out to be the best trip of our lives (so far). We gallivanted all over China, Laos and Japan, sharing many delicious meals, experiences, and overcrowded buses.

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September 1, 2010

First Date

Yes, we know this seems out of order. Despite not going a single day without talking, we had never been on a proper "date." Jim showed up at Brittany’s house with two roses and asked her to dinner - cheap Mexican. We still celebrate Sept. 1 as our “first date.”

June-August, 2011

Bhutan

After our second year of law school, we both went to Bhutan to conduct research for the Royal University of Bhutan to assist with the opening of the country's first law school. We did a lot of hiking through Bhutanese jungles, eating delicious food and learning about the fascinating Bhutanese culture. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in “the last Shangri-La” created memories that we will cherish forever.

May 14, 2012

Law School Graduation

3L year. Graduation. Bar exams. Swear-in ceremonies. Moving to Atlanta.

December 12, 2014

The Proposal

Jim surprised Brittany at her office one morning and convinced her to ditch work and join him on a day of activities. They jaunted all over town to their favorite spots and sentimental places.

The day culminated with Brittany following Jim by the hand with her eyes closed. When she opened them, she was standing in a St. Regis suite, surrounding by candles and rose petals. Jim was already on one knee…

See the full proposal story.

“Ah, home, let me go ho oh oome. Home is wherever I'm with you. Ah, home, let me go ho oh oome. Home is wherever I'm with you!”
~ Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Wedding Events

Wedding Reception

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 Saturday April 30, 2016 Following the ceremony 'till 11:00PM
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Wedding Ceremony

Peachtree Christian Church 1580 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 Saturday April 30, 2016 5:00 PM
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Hotel Info

Four Seasons Hotel - Atlanta

75 Fourteenth Street Atlanta, GA 30309 Rate: $205 - $575 Phone: 404-253-3853 You can no longer book this hotel online. Please call to reserve at block rate.

The W - Midtown

188 14th St NE Atlanta, GA 30361 Rate: $145 - $299 Phone: 1-877-946-8357 Must book by 4/11/2016 for block rate.
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The wedding party

Bridesmaids

  • Chelsey Bolton

    Chelsey is Brittany’s Maid of Honor, sister and life-long best friend. She is a smart, talented and compassionate NICU nurse at Piedmont Henry Hospital. Chelsey and Brittany are weirdly close and talk on the phone daily. They couldn’t live without each other!

    Lindsay Volk

    Lindsay and Brittany met when they were both exchange students in Heidelberg, Germany. They have a special bond and have remained best friends over the years, despite never living in the same state (except for in Germany). Lindsay is a brilliant lawyer practicing in Louisville, Kentucky as a Veterans Legal Fellow at the Legal Aid Society. Brittany is very jealous.

    Becca Bauer

    Becca and Brittany met their sophomore year of college when Becca transferred to the University of Georgia and became Brittany’s roommate. They immediately LOVED each other and became best friends. Over the years, they have made more ridiculously fun memories than they can count. Becca moved to San Francisco almost two years ago and has been killing it as a Senior Account Executive at Vantage PR.

    Brett Bradshaw

    Brett and Brittany originally met through mutual friends during their freshman year of college, but their romance truly blossomed the year that they were both exchange students in Europe - Brittany in Germany and Brett in Spain. They made great memories galavanting around Europe that year and have remained extremely close besties ever since. Brett is a passionate and skilled labor and delivery nurse at Northside Hospital, where she helps bring new life into the world on a daily basis.

    Jaimie Spetseris

    Jaimie and Brittany met their first day of freshman year at the University of Georgia and have been partners-in-crime ever since. They have had countless unforgettable adventures over the years, including Jaimie attempting to teach Brittany various sports (which clearly did not go so well). Jaimie loves the outdoors and is an instructor at High Trails Outdoor Science School in Big Bear, California. How cool is that?

    Rachel Herman

    Rachel and Brittany met their freshman year of college at the University of Georgia. After living in the nerd dorm (honors) for a few months, Rachel moved to Brittany’s fun dorm, Russell Hall. They immediately bonded over their love for language, culture and travel, and have remained inseparable. After living all over the world, Rachel recently moved to San Francisco where she is a dog walker and an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University.

    Elizabeth Wilson

    Brittany hit the sister-in-law jackpot with Elizabeth (Evey)! Elizabeth is Jim’s sister and Brittany absolutely adores her and her impossibly cute pup, Franklin. Elizabeth is a multi-talented photojournalist and coordinator at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Her creativity and passion for life are unmatched. She is incredible and Brittany can’t wait to be her sister!

    Groomsmen

  • David Lane

    Best man & best friend.

    Ben McDowell

    Childhood-friend. Fraternity brother.

    Jamie Harrington

    Lead singer of the band.

    Claire Miller

    Partner-in-crime.

    Andrew Bagley

    Grillmaster. Lead Banjo.

    Steve Brown

    Delicious. Let's eat Steve.

    Mr. Thomas Whitley

    Thom and I send each other chess moves via snail mail. So far I'm winning. I think.

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