Hannah and Nic Dahlgren
The love story
Nic and I met in the Atlanta Airport during the summer of 2010. I was on my way home from my senior trip in Cancun, and he was on his way home from a mission trip in Honduras. We were both at the gate to catch a flight back to Huntsville. He caught my eye immediately, so I decided to walk over and join the conversation my mom started with his group.
We talked everyday after that and instantly became best friends. At the end of the summer, I was heading to Tuscaloosa to start my freshman year. Nic and I decided to stay best friends to keep things less complicated. That entire year we continued to talk, staying confident and faithful in God’s timing. The way our souls instantly connected, we knew that God made us for each other and that we would end up together.
We started dating my sophomore year at Alabama and Nic’s freshman year at Auburn. We had a long distance relationship all through college. When I graduated, I got my first job at WHNT News 19 in Huntsville. After Nic graduated, he took a year off before medical school to join me in Huntsville.
The proposal
July 20, 2015, Nic set up a fake commercial shoot at the Huntsville Airport and had a family friend ask my sister and me to be in it. At the end of the commercial Nic snuck up behind me and proposed.
The “I Do”
We got married in my hometown of Athens in the First United Methodist Church where I grew up. Nic’s favorite pastor growing up was John Ryberg, and he married us.
The inspirations for the decorations for our wedding were traditional, classy and timeless. My dress was designed by Heidi Elnora. It was made of fabric from my mother’s and grandmother’s wedding dress, which was incredibly special to me. Our colors were gold, white and off white. Amy Frye, a makeup artist from Florence, did my makeup and was probably my favorite person to work with.
The wedding was so much fun. Nic and I danced all night long at the reception and had the best time with family and friends.
The happily-ever-after
We honeymooned in St. Lucia. Nic and I now live in Birmingham. He is in medical school at UAB and I am a reporter at FOX 6. We love married life and are looking forward to God’s plans for us as a married couple.
