Captain and Abigail Pickett

May 26, 2024

“Our Love Story”

Captain Pickett and Abigail Dickson met on a ski trip with their church in 2021. The following year, on the same ski trip, the two began talking, and the following month, on April 25, 2022, Captain asked Abigail to be his girlfriend. The couple continued to grow their relationship, and on December 14, 2023, Captain would change Abigail’s life forever. He planned out the perfect day to celebrate them both finishing finals. They ate at one of Abigail’s favorite places and then enjoyed Crumbl cookies. The couple then drove to White Rock Mountain, where Captain proposed to Abigail, having a professional photographer capture the entire proposal. Abagail says, “It was the perfect day and the best proposal ever; he did an awesome job.” Naturally, that was a very special day, but the couple continued to another special day: their wedding on May 26, 2024, and they had the perfect wedding at Garrison Gardens.

“What Made It Special”

The couple’s wedding day could not have been more perfect, according to Captain and Abigail. “Everything about it was so easy and stress-free, which made the whole day so special to us. Garrison Gardens was a perfect place to get married. The chapel and outside area were amazing, and the owners, Chuck and Karen, were amazing! They helped in every aspect whenever we needed it, before and on the wedding day,” Abigail says. Courtney, the couple’s photographer, had a way of making every picture and the timeline run so smoothly. “We both think that one of our favorite parts of our wedding was during the ceremony when we got to worship God with all the people we love as our unity ceremony. We also loved our private foot-washing and vow reading after the ceremony. The whole day was amazing, and we would not have changed a thing,” Captain and Abigail said.

Parents of the Bride: Cito Dickson, Stacey Dickson

Parents of the Groom: John Pickett, DeAnne Pickett

Matron/Maid of Honor: Maddee Aaron

Bridesmaids: Sarah Miller, Courtney Pickett, Grace Montgomery

Best Man: Blake Pesetsky

Groomsmen: Chylan Blair, Justin Lloyd, Jake Hutchins, Braydon Howerton, Chris Catlin

Flower Boy: Aaron Hughes

Pastor / Officiant: David Dickson

Flowers: Flowers on Richmond, Family

Hair & Make-Up: The Barber Doll

Venue: Garrison Gardens

Wedding Coordinator: Aimee Hughes/Garrison Gardens