Mallory Hamrick and Adam Byrd became friends at the University of Alabama. They began dating after graduation, just as Adam moved to Nashville and Mallory moved to Birmingham. The long-distance romance made their love stronger, and Adam moved to Birmingham two years ago, finally putting them in the same city. On Oct. 7, 2022, Adam proposed to Mallory, overlooking the City of Birmingham.
“I thought we were having a dinner party for my 30th birthday, but Adam and our friends had planned an engagement party. We are very low-key, so it was a big surprise to have the proposal and the party,” said the new Mrs. Byrd.
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