Showing posts with label military. Show all posts
Showing posts with label military. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Marriage First - Jordan & Cole

Marriage First, Wedding Later
Jordan Cole of Southern Hospitality
 
Growing up I was the girl who dreamed of the big wedding, the white dress, and whole shebang. After my husband and I got engaged, reality set in, and I knew things weren’t going to be as traditional as I had envisioned over the years. With the military, we knew we would need to be flexible and placing all of our eggs into one basket with a date may not have worked out in our favor. Our biggest concern when setting this date was my husband’s potential permanent change of station (PCS) and we were a little unsure about timing. Ultimately, we decided to set a date and not book any additional deposits besides the venue until we had a better idea we could have a celebration on that day.

Together we made the ultimate decision to be married by the justice of the peace beforehand. I wasn’t too keen on the idea; by too keen I mean out of the question. Somehow I had talked myself into believing that if I wasn’t having a twenty thousand dollar, David Tutera type of affair, I wasn’t really married. Finally a light bulb went off in my head that I was marrying the love of my life, a wonderful man who takes care of me, and we are going to have a beautiful marriage. If the other ceremony worked out, great, but my obsession of the perfect wedding ended when I met my perfect match. We rounded up both of our parents, said our vows at a garden located in one of our favorite cities, and made it special for us.


Since then we have been able to make concrete plans for this second ceremony and reception. Already having been married, planning the second ceremony has been less stressful for the both of us. Thankfully we also have Reina, our coordinator, who has been there to help us find deals, answer and questions, and be our expert. Choosing a justice of the peace ceremony beforehand is not taking away from our larger celebration, it’s just an addition. I am grateful to have had the experience to extend our wedding celebration throughout the year and excited to celebrate with more of our family and friends in the coming months.



Congrats, Jordan and Cole!!! We wish you a lifetime of love and laughter. We can't wait wait wait to coordinate your lovely holiday wedding!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Thankful Thursday: Caitlin and Ben


 
I do not hide my love for our troops.
Some Thursdays, I will dedicate the blog to thanking our Troops and their loved ones.
It's my way of showing my respect, for how much - how deeply our service members and families sacrifice for our every day freedom. 

Thank you. 

Isn't this video just touching?

Friday, May 4, 2012

Beautiful Proposals

Every married couple has a beginning to their story. Some of these stories start with a proposal.
More and more frequently the soon to be groom (or bride, I recognize that it's 2012) is thinking ahead and gets in touch with a photographer to capture the moment. 

It's really a special moment, isn't it? 

[ If you're planning to propose soon and need ideas or help, give Sweet Details Events a call.  We have a Proposal Package in which we can help you plan and execute the perfect proposal! ]

Down on one knee...

In front of a crowd.

Or on a desolate beach with a gorgeous sunset.

Or in a photobooth (which in my mind is SO creative)!! 
She wouldn't suspect anything!

Again, in front of a huge crowd.
In front of a national monument.
In uniform.
Semper Fi.


After you spent the last 3 hours running your butt off.
Sweaty hott mess and SO HAPPY!

This guy streamed his proposal online for his/her friends and family to watch. 

 Oh an my personal favorite.

If you've been proposed to or have proposed, what was yours like?
Were you stunned into silence?
Did you remember everything you wanted to say?
Were you so excited that you didn't hear what he said?


 
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