When she began her job as a youth pastor at a church, Emily never thought that she would meet the man that she was going to marry there. One day the church maintenance man, Roger, called Emily down to his office. Upon arriving, she found Roger at his desk with their church directory open. “Emily,” he said, “I found you a man” and pointed at Jackson’s photo.
She looked over at the photo of Jackson and wasn’t too sure. The photo had been taken a few years earlier and Jackson looked younger than her. But Roger knew Jackson and his family personally, and Emily had a good relationship with Roger that she trusted him. She smiled and said, why not and a week later she received a call from Jackson asking her out to Mexican food. After five hours of talking, they closed the place down, and a fabulous relationship began.
A few years later the two decided to plan a weekend trip to Nashville instead of giving one another Christmas gifts. Because they both love quality time and the outdoors, it was a perfect place and gift for one another. On the final day of the trip, they headed out for a hike at Greeter Falls. When they got to the bottom of the falls, much to Emily’s surprise, Jackson got down on one knee and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him. It was the easiest yes she had ever said and the two began planning their October wedding.
Emily’s off the shoulder Allure ball gown dress from Posh was perfectly paired with the ornate blooms that Maureen DeBruyn created to fit the day. Laura Westream Artistry and her team did hair and make up for the women while the burgundy Adrianna Papellbridesmaid dresses stood out beautifully against the fall color.
Their October wedding day was beautiful. After so many days of rain and gloom, the sun finally broke though and provided a glorious, brisk autumn day. The two decided to get ready in the homes they grew up with their close families and friends and did their first look at a park nearby that was full of beautiful glowing yellows.
The groomsmen wore black suits purchased from Milbern Clothing.
Emily wore the earrings and necklace that her own mother wore in her wedding, and also incorporated a broach that belonged to her great-grandmother as a hairpiece. Her mother also hand made the veil that she work for the day while the couple both wore rings from James Allen.
Nothing Bundt Cakes brought in a tasty fall cake for the bridal party and Wells Catering provided a meal for guests.
The Covers tore down the house while guests danced the night away and Bliss wedding video capture the day on film for the couple to see.
Emily and Jackson, I cannot thank you enough for including me in your amazing day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are an incredible couple and I hope Hawaii is treating you well!
Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony:: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church// Reception:: // Hair:: Laura Westrem Artistry // Make-up:: Laura Westrem Artistry // Florist:: DeBruyn Designs// Wedding Dress:: Allure from Posh Bridal // Bridesmaids Dresses:: Adrianna Papell from Macy’s //Rings:: James Allen // Caterer:: Wells Catering// Band:: The Covers// Baker:: Nothing Bundt Cakes // Stationary:: Hobby Lobby// Men’s Designer:: Milbern Clothing // Bride’s Jewelry:: Jewelry was Emily’s mom’s wedding jewelry, Veil made by Emily’s mom, Hair pin was a broach belonging to Emily’s great grandmother // Video:: Bliss Wedding Video // Second Shooter:: Audrey Nicole//
Their October wedding day was completely beautiful. Because Alicia studied for a time in Europe, and loved the traditional mass, she and David decided to do a full mass in Latin complete with singing and scripture. The ornateness of her Essence of Australia wedding gown along with her full length veil completed her elegant ensemble. After the mass, the couple headed to Como park for photos with their wedding party.
Moody Hues Floral did an excellent job of bringing in the jewel tones of the season and matching the dresses perfectly while Veronica from VLK Cosmo and Makeup by Malee made Alicia look beautiful.
The floral dresses that Alicia’s bridesmaids wore looked stunning against the colorful trees and were a perfect pop for the fall day.
Because both Alicia and David love trying cupcakes at new bakeries together, it was only natural that the two incorporate cupcakes into their wedding day and Sweet Retreat brought in some of the sweetest flavors ranging from chocolate mocha to vanilla cream,
It was on Zazzle that Alicia and David created their autumn wedding invitations and Shane Co created the beautiful wedding rings that both David and Alicia wore.
Midwest sound kept guests dancing the night away while Chuck Goldman captured the entire day on video.
What an incredibly beautiful day. Thank you Alicia and David for including me in it and I wish you both years of joy and happiness together.
James looked dapper in his maroon tie and navy 
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Showing off their love for decorating, James and Megan put together each bouquet and bouttinere for their wedding party along with decorating each table with an array of florals from 
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Texas doughnuts from Hans Bakery created the most beautiful spread of for guests and Megan and James even had their own large one to share! Friends and Family danced the night away with music and entertainment from Jimmy of 
Because both Megan and James love Mexican food, it wasn’t surprising that they had a taco bar, chips and queso, and Margaratias as their speciality drink from 
The unique stationary that Kellyn McNaught from Stells Designs created was paired beautifully with the rings from Riddle’s Jewelry when put together for a flat lay.
Friends and family came from miles away to celebrate with the couple. Calen was ravishing in her lace ivory Matthew Christopher gown from Posh Bridal and her American Rag flats from Macy’s were the perfect fit for her ensamble.
Tom and his groomsmen sported navy suits from Macy’s while Courtney Thompson and Caiti Shoutz created a look or Calen where her true beauty shone.
Her stunning bridesmaids wore ivory floor length satan gowns from The Wedding Shoppe, while their white and green florals Bridget from Pretty Petals stood out against the dresses.
Midwest Sound kept the music going through the evening while guests enjoyed drinks and s’mores on the patio!
