Katherine & Andrew

October 26, 2019

By Caroline Edmondson

Houston natives Katherine Hall and Andrew Schleicher met while working together one fall in their hometown, but it wasn’t exactly “love at first sight,” Katherine recalls. The new bride admits her first impression of Andrew was far from romantic, as she initially thought he was extremely arrogant and had the most “ridiculous sense of humor.” It wasn’t until she gave him a ride home from work one day that she got to know the real Andrew, and the pair have been completely inseparable since. “I knew Andrew was the one from all of the trials and tribulations we have been through together,” Katherine says. “No matter what we went through, he was always there for me. We both have leaned on one another and our faith. He is genuine and honest, and from Day One has been very open with how he felt about me,” she says.

 The two had spoken about marriage several times since they first met in 2013, but it wasn’t until their five-year anniversary that Andrew decided to make it official. “Our schedules have always been so hectic, so he had a friend of his make the reservation at an Italian restaurant here in Austin so I wouldn’t have any idea (Italian food is my favorite),” Katherine tells. “We were up in this loft area of the restaurant, and our reservation was somewhat late, so there was a point when we were done with dinner and waiting on dessert that the place became completely empty.” It was then that Andrew dropped down to one knee. Katherine was shocked. “I sort of just sat there and looked at him,” she jokes. “It was definitely an out of body experience!”

 Admitting that wedding planning was slightly overwhelming, Katherine says she left most of the details to her wedding planner, Nicole Hartman, and her mom, Susan. She knew for certain, however, that she and Andrew would choose the venue. “We wanted to get married somewhere that had emotional symbolism to us,” Katherine says. “My entire life my family has gone to Gulf Shores during the summers, and when Andrew and I started dating I started to bring him there to my family’s place. For us it was special. When we went to look at possible places to get married on the beach, The Lodge made a huge impression, as the original location was one I had been to as a little girl before it was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan,” Katherine shares.

 The beach made the perfect location for the couple’s intimate wedding, though in the days leading up to their nuptials it seemed the weather wouldn’t cooperate, raining non-stop. “I prayed to God that whatever His will was for us this day I was fine with it,” Katherine recalls. “It would be beautiful no matter what.” The day of, it rained all morning. “I was getting ready with my ladies that morning looking out on the beach, and I was totally at peace with us having to possibly have an inside wedding,” Katherine says. “Then, just hours before we walked down the aisle, the sun started to come out, and we were able to have our ceremony on the covered patio instead of on the beach. But it was outside, so we were thrilled, and it made for the most stunning wedding photos. God delivered for us all the sunshine we needed,” she says. Andrew adds, “Watching Katherine walk down the aisle was very special. I am not a very emotional person in general, but when I saw her walking down the aisle it just felt right. I started tearing up, and she looked absolutely beautiful,” Andrew says.

 After the wedding, the couple set off to spend two weeks in Bali. When asked what they envision for their future, the pair say they are looking forward to “growing together physically, spiritually, and mentally; constantly challenging each other for more; continuing to push toward our dreams; travelling the world; and then starting a family.”

 Caterer:

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

 Photographer:

Wendy Wilson

 Lighting/Band:

Southern Sounds

 Wedding Planner:

Nicole Hartman for Nobel Events

 Gown:

Watters Bridal

 Men’s Suits:

Ted Baker

 Makeup/Hair:

Jordyn Bohon

 Flowers:

Wildflowers Fairhope

 Accommodations:

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

 Officiant:

Greg Johnson (Restoration Church of Woodforest)