He took a breath, put his hands on the blush-colored linen of the rectangular head table, and pushed himself back. With each step he made toward the center of the dance floor, the room grew quieter. The gazes, stronger. Fifty pairs of eyes stared directly at him, as he clutched the black microphone in his hand, looked at his bride, and began. To describe how he met the woman of his dreams. When, where, and how. To share their idiosyncrasies. What isn’t often seen, but what makes them, well, them. And to explain, in two words, why they work: sacrificial love. A patient kind. An unselfish one. A love that puts the other’s wants and needs first. Their own, second. And always has. He told a story about the long nights she’d worked alongside him on a monumental work project. For weeks at a time. Until the wee hours of morning. To make sure the job got finished beautifully, and on time. She hated every minute of what she was doing, but loved every second of being with him. She sacrificed, for love.
And to explain, in two words, why they work: sacrificial love.
Mallory and Jackson, thank you, from the bottom of our heart, for trusting us with your wedding day and helping us end this year with a wedding that reminded us (and hopefully everyone who reads this) how powerful putting others first — especially the one you love most — can really, truly be. Rachel Troyan and Danielle Goettl at Outstanding Occasions and Tamara with Petal Pusher couldn’t have designed a better winter Royal Palms wedding if we gave them ten more tries. It was perfect in every single way. Here are a few highlights from the day. We hope you love reliving the memories as much as we loved documenting them.
the creative team
Event Designer & Producer: Outstanding Occasions
Band: Elan Artists • Ceremony Coordinator: Jean Green • Ceremony Location: Saint Joan of Arc • Ceremony Musician: Betsy Donovan • Floral Design: Petal Pusher • Getting Ready Location: Royal Palms Resort & Spa • Hair & Makeup: Top Knot Beauty • Invitations: RSVP Stationers • Linens: La Tavola Fine Linens • Officiant: Father Cline • Photographers: Amy & Jordan • Photo Booth: Hip Booth • Reception Location: Royal Palms Resort & Spa • Rentals: ProEm Event Rentals • Transportation: Transtyle • Videographer: Tanner Dunn
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