A Stunning Winter Ceremony Full Of Memories And Love
We love seeing couples who are celebrating a lifetime of romance — so hearing that Marissa and Brad had known each other since middle school was a real treat! This day was magical from start to finish. Their ceremony included a special candle ceremony that was truly unique, with the song 1,000 Years as a backing track — as the officiant it said, it certainly felt true for this particular couple! The bride was absolutely stunning in a ivory and white gown with amazing custom beadwork and the groom wore a dapper grey suit that gave the whole feel a modern twist.
The design of the wedding and reception was stunning — we loved the use of mulberry, plums, and pinks that accented the silver beautifully. It created a really romantic backdrop to the couple’s first dance, which was to Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The speeches showed just how happy everyone was for this couple, from the best man thanking Marissa for making Brad the man he is today to the maid of honor pointing out that this is a couple who genuinely values each other and puts each other first. And just so everyone could remember what a really magical night it was, the couple’s hashtag — #theblakes26 — made sure that everyone 
could get involved and stay connected, sharing those wedding memories.
Marissa and Brad were such a happy, lively couple with a connection that’s been growing stronger and stronger for years — we have no doubt they’ve got a very special lifetime ahead of them!
Photography by: Tiffany Ryland Photography