There are very few bonds that have the ability to mold our lives in the way sisterhood does. Having a sister, in many ways, is a lot like living with a mirror in your hands. You see life as both yours but also there’s and eventually you can’t really tell where you begin and your sister ends. Sisters are predictable, but also never a stranger to surprises. If you’ve ever experienced growing up with a sister, you probably know that it’s almost impossible to remember what habit originated where. “You said that first?” “Was that my phrase or yours?” “No, I definitely liked that band WAY before you did!”
If all else fails, one thing is for absolute certain—you ALWAYS knew what belonged in your closet and if something ever was to come up missing, the culprit was only a quick walk down the hallway.
While sisterhood can be one of the most heated relationships you’ll experience, they are often the ones we run to the most. This bond is vulnerable—beautifully honest to a fault. This is a loyalty that will surpass time and space. Every secret, inside joke, every look, even the octave of their laugh has a special meaning that only you share.
In today’s blog we are sharing the beautiful story of sisters and fellow Bustle brides, Hallie and Caroline, and how they shared one of the most significant moments two brides could ever experience.
While Hallie is seven years older than her sister, Caroline, their difference in age has never hindered their timeless bond.
““Caroline is one of my very best friends and I often forget our age difference. We can talk about anything with each other and have walked through both good and hard times together. Even though she is younger, I look up to her and want to be like her in so many ways.””
““Hallie and I have been best friends for as long as I can remember. She is my role model and I look up to her so much. Even though we are seven years apart, we have always had a special connection.””
Hallie tied the knot with her sweet husband, Leighton, six years before her sister Caroline said, “I do.”
““We initially met when I was a freshman at Auburn and he was a sophomore. One of my best friends was dating one of his best friends at the time, which is how we began spending more time together! Funny enough, we ended up both being a bridesmaid and groomsman in the wedding of those friends!””
Hallie knew early on in their relationship that he was the one and that he would be who she chose for the rest of her life.
““Leighton has the biggest servant’s heart and that was one of the things that attracted me to him the most. He is so supportive, selfless, caring, and also makes me laugh like no one else can!” ”
““Hallie got married when I was in high school and I remember being blown away by her wedding dress. She looked so elegant and timeless in it, and I asked her after her wedding if she would let me wear it one day. She said of course!””
Fast forward six years later and coincidentally the SAME wedding date, August 20th, Caroline married the love of her life, Hank.
Caroline first met Hank at his friend's apartment when they were both in town for Labor Day Weekend. She was a senior at Auburn and Hank was getting his masters at UGA. The pair immediately hit it off the first night they met. So much so, that Hank drove into town the next weekend to take Caroline on their first date. The rest is history!
““I told my mom after just a few weeks of knowing Hank that I was going to marry him. She hadn’t even met him yet and I told her I was confident he was the one and that she would probably think I was crazy for knowing so early, but she said she knew early on with my dad, too. Hank is the most genuine person I’ve ever met and even early on I felt like I could completely be myself around him.””
When it came time for Caroline to have her moment as a bride, she knew exactly what she wanted to wear on one of the most special days of her life.
Caroline’s wedding day is pictured in the top two photos and her older sister, Hallie’s wedding day is pictured in the bottom two photos. We love how even their beautiful church venues match.
““I remember sometime after my wedding, Caroline asked if she could wear my dress for her wedding one day. I was so honored and of course said yes. What is so neat about this is that Caroline got married 6 years after me! So a good bit of time went by and she never changed her mind. And even more amazing, it literally fit her perfectly. I added a blush satin belt to mine, and we wanted for Caroline to have a detail to make the dress unique for her too. She chose a beautiful ivory rhinestone belt from Bustle, and I got to go with her to have a Bustle experience to try on different belts with the dress! It’s a memory that I will cherish forever!””
““We have very similar personalities and think the same way, so whenever I need advice I go to her.””
““She is one of my biggest fans and is always there for me.””
Photography:
Hallie’s Wedding Photography - Brittany Sturdivant
Caroline’s Wedding Photography - Jana Musselwhite