Ok, I officially can’t get over how adorable this post is. Proposals just make me weak in the knees. I can never get enough of them. The moment a person asks their favorite person in the entire world to hang out with forever and ever – that’s a moment that can’t be beat. And when there just happens to be a lovely photographer like Sarah DeShaw there to capture it all, we all get to gush about it together! See even more here!
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From the Groom… From the moment we came into each other’s lives, this verse from Ephesians 3:20 has described every little detail of our relationship: “Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or imagine.” As we reflect back on God’s purposeful timing, we are in awe of how He directed our love story down to the second as part of His plan for our lives because of His infinite love for us as His children. Leading up to now we often say our relationship has been storybook. Since the author of this story is the Almighty God, then its no wonder the surprises keep getting better. Little moments will happen and I’ll just turn to Mattye and say “storybook.” She grins and gives me one of those smiles I love. Originally I had thought about asking Mattye to be in my life forever on my birthday. I mean who would really be getting the best gift of all on that day? God gave me all the help and blessing I could ask for by allowing the ring to be ready one day before we would leave for our trip to St. Simons. During our second day of the trip we met with David Yarborough, pastor of SSCC, to hear his heart for weddings and offer him our vision of a Godly marriage we desire to have. We talked with him about past life experiences with family and described what we thought the other really needed in a husband or a wife. He gave us the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas and posed the question, “What if marriage isn’t just about finding happiness, but was truly created to make us more Holy through sanctification?” Interesting question, we both thought. We believe God plants traits within us to bring our partner closer to HIM.
On the last day of our trip in the final hours of daylight we drove over to Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island. The sun was still hanging around in the sky and a view of sunset was growing near. We met up with our friends and photographers Sarah and Brent Deshaw. Mattye didn’t know it, but I had been in contact with them sharing my plan for the proposal and orchestrating for them to photograph the special moment. All four of us walked along the driftwood trees stepping over and under branches. It was really an amazing setting, almost like a movie set. Brent and Sarah suggested we go exploring, and this was the beginning of some natural cues to come. We walked along the beach holding each other as the sun dipped lower in the sky. Sarah positioned us in some very relaxed poses, but I was a little tense. I just kept holding onto Mattye, saying I love you and giving her kisses. Finally, the moment appeared. I said I believe that 33 years, and one day ago God had knit me together with talents and longings and a purpose. He birthed me out into this world to glorify HIM with all that I am. I believe he did not create me to be alone. I reminded Mattye that on Sunday she asked me if she would be happy in five days and I said no. Our time and prayers leading up to this moment were perfect. She wasn’t expecting a proposal and I believed she had given up control of this thing to me and God to let us handle the right timing. I talked about my heart definition of who she is. Then I told her that I could not tell her she would be happy in five days because in four days I was going to ask her to marry me. I got down on one knee and pulled the little black felt box from my pocket and said, “Mattye Caroline LaSuer, will you be in my life forever?” She covered her face and came toward me to kiss me. Then she paused to look down at the sparkling new ring that was meant for her finger. When she saw it for the first time her mouth dropped open. She finally let me take the ring and put it on her finger. We jumped, laughed, hugged, kissed, and praised our God through whom all this was possible.
Photography + Cinematography: Sarah DeShaw Photography / Music: August York / Location: Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia / Ring Setting: Designer C. Gonshor from Diamonds Direct / Diamond: Levy’s Fine Jewelers of Birmingham / Necklace: Stella & Dot
What do you get when you combine one VERY stunning Georgia backdrop, a breathtaking bride and groom and an adorable Columbus Day theme? Well, lovelies. You get this ogle-worthy Jekyll Island Club affair by the oh-so-talented Agnes Lopez Photography and, WOW, is it amazing. Yep, an entire bundle of nautical goodness is coming your way, including sweet seahorse table numbers, a plethora of “Old World” touches and charming pink and blue hues. All planned to absolute perfection by Nancy Hillis of Romantic Weddings of Savannah by Nancy, trust me, Columbus Day never looked so good. Click here for more.
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From Agnes of Agnes Lopez Photography… Lauren and Troy came down from Charlotte to have their wedding in an outdoor ceremony on the lawn at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s Crane Cottage. They incorporated a bevy of amazing details for their Columbus Day-themed wedding, from floral seahorses and wooden ships to compasses that served as place cards. And that wasn’t all — the attention to detail extended all from the bride’s brooch and seahorse bouquet to the way to the cuff links, belts, and nautical map fabric that lined the inside of the custom suit jackets that Troy and his groomsmen wore.
From the Bride… After much discussion over having a summer wedding, we decided to marry in October and not subject our guests from up north to the summer heat in South Georgia. We also wanted to marry on a holiday weekend, but not a busy one such as Labor Day. Not everyone had that following Monday off, but this way, any of our out of town guests who did have the day off and wanted stay an extra day could do so without having to miss work or school. So, that is really how our date came to be October 8th, 2011 which was Columbus Day weekend!
Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, I have always been fond of everything nautical, but I thought the month of October was too much in the fall to do a summer-themed wedding. For me, I definitely had to have a “theme” in order to pull it all together, and with our wedding being on Columbus Day weekend, I could still have my nautical themed wedding and not feel so weird because summer was over! Now, I didn’t want anything too beachy — no sea shells or sand. I wanted everything to be “Old World” style and very traditional. So, my first thought was of the old Tall Ships, compasses and old world maps. Those were the main things that made me think Christopher Columbus! After racking my brain and searching all over the internet for “Old World” items, I decided that it was all becoming way too masculine and I needed to add some more feminine touches. I then decided to change our colors from navy and cream to navy and pink, and I incorporated the seahorses as a whimsical touch. I searched for anything and everything that would go with our theme, from the old world map lining in the men’s custom suit jackets to the small seahorse figure on my dog’s custom made navy and pink hair bow… and everything in between! I went all out with my “Columbus Day” theme, and it began with our save-the-dates that read, “Please join us Columbus Day Weekend, as we set off for a new world together.”
Wedding Photography: Agnes Lopez Photography / Wedding Venue: Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia / Wedding Planning + Flowers: Nancy Hillis of Romantic Weddings of Savannah by Nancy / Floral Design, Ship Arrangements, Carnation Seahorses + Seahorse Table Numbers: Nancy Hillis of Romantic Weddings of Savannah by Nancy / Music: Cloud 9 / Wedding Invitations + Save-the-Dates: beyonddesign / Wedding Programs: Sweet Talk Designs / Compass Escort “Cards”: Laura Hooper Calligraphy / Wedding Dress: Paloma Blanca / Bride’s Belt: Desla Couture via J. Majors Bridal Boutique / Pearl Hair Clip: J. Majors Bridal Boutique / Custom Rhinestone and Pearl-Covered Heels + Clutch Purse: Alibaba.com / Bride’s Other Shoes: Prada with Customized DIY Lace + Details / Brooch Bouquet: Noaki / Makeup: Jackie Neal / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Alfred Sung / Bridesmaids’ Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings: Miss Annie May / Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Nordstrom / Men’s Custom Suit Jackets: Astor & Black / Custom Cuff Links: Cozad Sundry Fine Art Atelier / Belt Buckles: bmused / Belts: Orion Leather Co. / Men’s Shoes: Johnston & Murphy / Rhinestone Seahorse Buckles for Napkins + Bridesmaids’ Bouquets: Rhinestone Jewelry Corporation / Guest Book, Matching Pen Holder + Tiered Cake Card Box: LoveNotes / Dog’s “Flower Girl” Dress + Matching Leash: Pampered Pup N Stuff / Custom Navy and Pink Dog Bows: Val’s Diva Do’s / “I DO” Shoe Stickers: YourHappilyEverAfter / Laser-Cut Seahorse Favor Boxes: KatBluStudio / Sixpence for Bridal Shoes: Mon Amour Boutique / “Bride” Silk Robe: Victoria’s Secret / Welcome Box Stickers: iDoArtsyWeddings / Bride’s Welcome Dinner Dress: Sherri Hill via Poffie Girls
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