They got set up on a blind date by family friends and it was a great time but she was finishing up her last semester of college so the two parted ways. Eight months later they reconnected and it didn’t take long before they knew it was going to be a ‘forever thing.’ She first noticed how considerate he was and he noticed how calm and confident she was. Their quickly growing relationship hit a snag when he had to move to Alabama for work but to them, the distance was worth it. Over the next several months they made visits between Texas and Alabama, creating fun memories and falling more in love with each other. Then one day he convinced her that he had to come into town on business. They had a date that night but she had no clue just how special that date would be. They were on a normal walk when he pointed to a rose laying on the side of a path in the park they were walking in. She knew then what was happening. He said that he had a little surprise for her and to sit down where the rose was. There were four roses along the path that we were walking down and they each represented something. The first was that she was his best friend, the second, that she was his love, the third represented what the meaning of marriage is, and the fourth, represented what he had been praying for them during their whole relationship. He prayed over them and then they got up and turned the corner to a bridge that was lined with candles and rose petals. There, waiting for her was a bouquet of roses and a question that would change her life forever. He knelt to one knee and asked her for the rest of her life…to which she heartily agreed.
A story of sweet love and a partnership that honors God. These two are just so wonderful to be around and their love story is just beginning. I loved getting to tell their sweet story and to watch as they stood before family and friends and, submitting themselves to God, made a covenant of marriage. It was a glorious day and I think the start of many more to come!
Christine and Jonathan, your wedding day was a blast to photograph and you two made it SO easy for me. You care for people well, you value marriage and you inspire others to love like you love God. I am so thankful for clients like you all and can’t wait to see the journey ahead for you as Mr. and Mrs.!
Enjoy some favs of mine from their wedding day!
Happy Monday!
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