Lauren and Andrew, who met in the high school band, will be making beautiful music together forever after their April 16, 2021 wedding.
Lauren dazzled in an A-line gown with an embellished lace bodice, cap sleeves, V neckline, and lace-trimmed train. Her accessories included a pearl necklace, drop earrings, and a hip-length veil. Her bouquet included a variety of flowers and plants, including roses, lilies, and thistles. Her four bridesmaids wore matching full-length maroon dresses with cap sleeves and V necklines. They carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet. The man of honor wore a blue suit with a white shirt, maroon bow tie, and a mini bouquet boutonniere.
Andrew wore a blue suit with a blue vest, white shirt, blue and maroon striped bow tie, and mini bouquet boutonniere. His four groomsmen wore blue suits with white shirts, maroon bow ties, and mini bouquet boutonnieres.
The couple, who were married last year amid the pandemic, celebrated their love in front of their guests by reading personal vows to each other and lighting a unity candle.
Next, guests sat down to a meal of mixed greens with pear tomatoes, carrots, and house vinaigrette; beef tenderloin with cognac cream sauce and horseradish aioli; potatoes au gratin; and green beans with slivered almonds. The signature cocktail was a vodka, Squirt, and cranberry juice punch named after the couple’s dog.
In the speeches, the best man reminisced about good times with Andrew when they were kids. The man of honor, Lauren’s brother, talked about how he loved growing up with a big sister. One of the bridesmaids gave a speech. Lauren’s father talked about his daughter, welcomed Andrew to the family, and presented him with a funny marriage contract.
Lauren and Andrew’s first dance was to “From the Ground Up” by Dan + Shay. Lauren and her father danced to “I Loved Her First” by Heartland and “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. Andrew and his mother danced to “The Perfect Fan” by Backstreet Boys. Other wedding fun included a bouquet and garter toss, and the shoe game.
The four-tier white wedding cake had a ruffle design on the bottom layer and a dot design on the top three layers. It was decorated with a cascade of lilies and roses, and topped with an ornament bearing the couple’s last name.
Andrew and Lauren left their special day under the signature sparkler send-off.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Photography By: Leslie Ann Photography