Our Love Story
All credit for this love story goes to my dad, Rick McCullough. In December 2010, he was working at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale (Andy's long-time employer). My dad insisted that I attend a Christmas potluck with his employees. He then found an awkward moment to leave Andy and I alone in the same room and said these exact words to Andy, "Well Andy, I guess this is your chance to talk to my daughter." Andy didn't say a word and I was mortified so naturally I acted like I had a very important message on my phone to attend to. A few days later, I found myself at The Jones Center again, volunteering in the teen center. Interestingly, every piece of AV or computer equipment seemed to break in the room that day and I saw Andy walk by several times. Still, he didn't say a word. I guess I share my dad's headstrong attitude at times and I finally decided to friend Andy on Facebook. He accepted, but still didn't say a word. Exhausted, I sent him a Facebook message and we immediately hit it off. I cannot wait to marry my best friend this summer! *Thanks to my Dad, Facebook, and myself for making this wedding possible.
The Proposal
Words cannot begin to describe Andy's well-thought out and romantic proposal. Let's just say it included an elaborate plan, several white lies (Emily was slightly worried when she counted them up at the end of the day), and many friends and family members that helped make our engagement day special. Andy proposed at The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville where his sister, Kathryn, and brother-in-law, Kevin, were married in May 2011. Andy got the whole thing captured in photos. Please ask us to tell you the story in person - it's much more fun that way!
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
Rick McCullough, Fayetteville, AR Lisa McCullough, Fayetteville, AR
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
Paternal Grandparents: Elizabeth McCullough, Pleasant Hill, MO and William Lee McCullough, Deceased Maternal Grandparents: Dorothy Sroufe, Raymore, MO and Oliver High, Deceased
Bride's Employment and Education
Emily is a 2007 graduate of Fayetteville High School, a 2011 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a BSBA in Accounting, and a 2013 graduate of Harding University with an M.A.T. in Elementary Education.
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
Odis Sanders, Roanoke, TX Lori Elliott, Springdale, AR
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
Paternal Grandparents: Marvin and Norma Sanders, Deceased Maternal Grandparents: Bob and Margie Elliott, Springdale, AR
Groom's Employment and Education
Andy is a 2008 graduate of Springdale High School. He is currently pursuing a BSBA in Human Resources Management at the University of Arkansas while serving as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and working in the Diversity, Leadership, and Development department at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale.
Engagement Info January 5, 2013 Fayetteville, AR Wedding Info July 10, 2013 Playa del Carmen, Mexico About Emily Fayetteville, AR Hometown Fayetteville, AR Residence About Andy Springdale, AR Hometown Fayetteville, AR Residence Emily's Parents Rick McCullough and Lisa McCullough Andy's Parents Odis Sanders and Lori Elliott