08/24/2025
"Once you cross the covered bridge, remember to chin up and smile. It's a phenomenal day for a wedding!"
As the music starts, the first time officiant, groom and groomsmen enter from the right side of the barn.
The bridesmaids walk the long path one-by-one. Each holding a beautiful arrangement of flowers.
The ring bearers, who are actually carrying the rings, make their way to their seat on the front row. They'll bring the rings up to the bride & groom when the officiant asks for them.
The precious flower angels, almost at a prance with great big smiles, make their way down the aisle.
Change in song to the Bride's March.
"Would you please rise?"
The first look is when Mom & Bride are standing at the end of the aisle and the officiant tells the groom to raise his head and open his eyes. That is an awesome moment.
Mom, beaming with pride, escorts her daughter, the bride, to her forever person. Mom knows shes not losing a daughter. She's gaining a fantastic man that truly loves her daughter.
"Who gives this woman to be with this man?"
Mom mustered up a faint "I do".
Mom hugs her daughter one more time as a single woman. Then she hugs her soon to be Son-in-law and sends them to the altar.
And then the two became one! Let the celebration begin!
After pictures were complete, the bride and groom dined privately in the gazebo. Because after the Grand Entrance, they were going to be way too busy to eat otherwise.
They entered the barn in glorious fashion. The guests cheered vibrantly with excitement. The groom spun her one more time to show off that gorgeous dress. She was stunning.
As the tables were released for dinner, the guests were to meet the bride and groom for a photo op and then proceed to the buffet.
Time to cut the cake!
Side story: The groom was in charge of getting the wedding cake and he was on it! He picked it up before the rehearsal Friday afternoon. An Oreo encrusted icecream cake. Unfortunately, he forgot it to take it to the kitchen and place it in the freezer.... It sat in his car all evening.... And all night..... Another cake was acquired early morning. He probably won't let that happen again.
The actual cutting was pretty sweet. A tiny bit of playfulness. But, not too messy. Difficult to do with s frozen cake, right? It was when they found the soft, thickly-icinged cupcakes that he got his just dessert. Boy did she let him have it!
After he had a moment to clean himself up, they stepped out to the gazebo once again for the Couple's First Dance.
The rest of the evening was filled with laughter, dancing and fun.
Put your hands together for the newest Mr. & Mrs. GILBERT!!!
Shoutouts:
Venue: Spring Creek Event Barn
A beautiful setting in the country.
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Cocktail hour refreshments & dinner by the family. Special thanks to Big Daddy Donny!
Photography by Southern Images
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Bartending by Lauren Westerfield
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