Shawn & Emily
DESCRIBE YOUR WEDDING DAY Our wedding day was a beautiful 78 degree August summer day . We couldn ’ t have asked for a more perfect day . The day started with my ladies at Sand Creek getting ready with mimosas and brunch ! There I was able to put my dress on and take some really special pictures with my girls .
The ride over to St . Paul Church was probably the longest 15 minutes of my life . There had been so much anticipation for our special day and it was all finally happening . I knew from the beginning of our planning that I did not want to do a first look with Shawn . My fairytale consisted of me seeing Shawn for the first time when I walked down the aisle and let me tell you , it exceeded every expectation I had . It was pure magic , everyone I loved was in our church , my Dad was walking me down the aisle and the man of my dreams was standing there waiting for his Bride .
OUR WEDDING VISION Our wedding was everything my Pinterest board had dreamt about for that year leading up to the wedding . The second we walked into Sand Creek , I knew it would be our perfect venue . Our colors were light shades of purple and gold . I wanted our wedding to be classy , elegant and romantic , which was very doable in our wedding venue setting . All of our vendors were able to make our wedding dreams come to life and I couldn ’ t have done it without them . Trying to do things yourself may be cheaper , but there is already enough stress with wedding planning , so let people help you ! From the beautiful summer flowers , white drapery that hung across our dance floor , and the candles lit on every table - all of these elements really pulled the whole room together .
Father Joe said it best at our ceremony , “ To take that kind of vow and mean that kind of vow is the greatest gift you can give to another person because you ’ re giving them yourself .” We shared our first kiss and just like that we were husband and wife !
After the ceremony we moved on to our reception at Sand Creek . We started with taking pictures on the beautiful golf course and really got to enjoy those first few minutes of becoming husband and wife . I just remember how happy I was on that day , I wouldn ’ t change a thing . Shortly after we walked into our wedding reception and were able to see our wedding vision come to life . After we cut the cake , did all the toasts and first dances , it was time for the real party to begin . From the second the dance floor was open , I never saw it empty and that is exactly what Shawn and I wanted . tWm
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